UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WGNS) — Detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are investigating two unrelated shootings that occurred over the weekend in Murfreesboro, leaving one man dead and two others injured.
The first incident was reported Friday night, Jan. 31, around 9:15 p.m., when officers responded to a “shots fired” call in the 3100 block of South Church Street. While canvassing the area, officers located a 24-year-old man on Meigs Drive suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
During the continued search, officers discovered a second victim, identified as 22-year-old Roger Battle, on London View Drive. Battle had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators said three vehicles parked along London View Drive were also struck by gunfire.
Detectives do not believe the Friday night shooting was random and indicated the incident may be drug-related. The case remains under active investigation.
A second, unrelated shooting occurred early Sunday morning, Feb. 1, in the 1600 block of Sulphur Springs Road. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 5:55 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire.
Preliminary information suggests an altercation between two men who knew each other escalated into a shooting. A 25-year-old man was struck by gunfire and transported to the hospital, where he is listed in stable condition.
Both cases are being investigated by the department’s Violent Crimes Unit. Police have not released suspect information in either incident and urge anyone with information to contact authorities.
Original Advisory:
Early Sunday morning, police advised the public that officers were actively investigating a shooting on Sulphur Springs Road. One person had been taken to the hospital, and authorities stated there was no immediate danger to the community. Motorists were asked to expect delays in the area and use alternate routes while the investigation continued.
PREVIOUS REPORT: MURFREESBORO, TENN (WGNS) - Murfreesboro Police spent the early hours of Sunday morning on Sulphur Springs Road after responding to a shooting call just before 6:00 a.m. Officers quickly secured the area while Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services transported one person to the ER at Assencion Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital.
Investigators are still sorting through what happened, but police say there’s no immediate danger to the community. Even so, if you live in this area, you may want to build in a little extra time for travel through the Sulphur Springs and Myers Drive. That's near the Bethel Church, about a half-mile off W. Northfield Blvd. The investigation is active, and delays are likely as officers continue their work.
