Bellevue Park shooting leaves 13-year-old dead, 13-year-old injured

Lina PortmanMay 30, 2024

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A shooting at Red Caboose Park in Bellevue left a 13-year-old dead and a 16-year-old taken to the hospital with injuries.

Don Aaron, a Metropolitan Police spokesman, said that shortly before 8 p.m. a fight broke out between two schoolgirls. Others started to join in, all teenagers, and someone pulled out a gun and started shooting in the middle of the arguing.

Aaron says two individuals, a brother and sister, were struck by gunfire. The 16-year-old went to the nearby fire station and collapsed while calling for help. Police found his 13-year-old brother, who had been shot multiple times, and rushed him to Vanderbilt, where he died.

The 16-year-old shared information that helped police find and apprehend a potential suspect.

“He’s detained, he’s in custody and he’s going to be questioned,” Aaron said.

He also said there was no danger to the community as they had the situation under control.

Mayor Freddie O'Connell shared his condolences to the families who lost loved ones.

My heart breaks tonight for the families who experienced the tragedy of gun violence in a Bellevue park.

I am grateful to the first responders, including @NashvilleFD-who immediately provided assistance as well as @MNPDNashville police officers who quickly apprehended a possible suspect.

– Freddie O'Connell (@freddieoconnell) May 30, 2024

This is an ongoing situation – we will update you as soon as we have more information.

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