Crime & Safety

Man Shot By Ex's Friend: Nashville Police

An man told Metro Police he was spending a quiet night alone with his current girlfriend when his ex and a friend showed up, shooting him

NASHVILLE, TN -- An East Nashville man said a friend of his ex-girlfriend shot him in the arm Thursday night.

The 24-year-old man told police he was sitting in his Cleveland Street home with his current girlfriend when his ex and a friend of hers arrived. The friend then reportedly shot the man. The victim was taken to Skyline Medical Center.

The victim reportedly told police he only knew the alleged shooter by his nickname and did not know his legal name.

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