UPDATED: LA VERGNE, Tenn. – The La Vergne Police Department (LPD) continues there investigation into a shooting that left a 46-year-old man dead on Thursday. When first reported by WGNS, the man was listed as being in critical condition, but his condition quickly deteriorated. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, November 21, 2024, at approximately 3:10 p.m. in the 1700 block of Briarhill Court.
According to LPD, the victim sustained a single gunshot wound. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died. Authorities detained a 51-year-old female suspect at the scene, and no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
LPD has assured the public there is no ongoing threat, but the investigation is continuing.
Detectives are working diligently to gather all necessary evidence and aim to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident as soon as possible.
As of now, details regarding the relationship between the victim and the suspect or the motive for the shooting have not been disclosed. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the La Vergne Police Department on their non-emergency line at (615) 793-7744.
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