Crime & Safety

Body Found Near Bell Road

Police are investigating after a body was found on a South Nashville sidewalk early Tuesday morning.

ANTIOCH, TN -- Part of Bell Road was shut down Tuesday morning after a body was found on a sidewalk.

A passing motorist called police around 6 a.m. after spotting the body on a sidewalk near the intersection of Bell Road and Blue Hole Road.

Investigators identified the victim as 25-year-old Hysen Krqeli, who had been staying with friends and relatives between Antioch and Smyrna. Police said Krqeli was murdered.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.

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