Man charged after teen dies in North Nashville shooting, police say

Lina Portman2 weeks ago

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A teenage girl is dead and a man is in custody following a shooting Sunday afternoon in North Nashville, authorities say.

Metro Nashville Dispatch said a shooting involving a juvenile was reported shortly before 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 16 from the 2500 block of 25th Avenue North.

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The Metro Nashville Police Department said Ebonique Farris, 17, was shot and killed in a courtyard at the Cumberland View Apartments. The teen was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where she died.

Authorities said Anthony L. Brooks, 23, turned himself in to police at the scene, adding that his gun was found. In an interview, Brooks allegedly admitted to shooting Farris during an argument.

Anthony L. Brooks (Source: MNPD)

According to the Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Brooks is charged with criminal homicide and is being held at the Downtown Detention Center.

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No additional details have been released about the circumstances of this deadly shooting.

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