Crime & Safety

1 Dead In North Nashville Shooting

A man was shot dead with a long gun at 12th Avenue and Buchanan early Saturday.

NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Police are investigating the shooting death of a man in North Nashville early Saturday morning.

A woman told investigators she and the victim drove to 12th Avenue and Buchanan for "an undisclosed reason" when they were approached by a man with a long gun, who shot and killed the victim around 4:45 a.m. Saturday.

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The woman initially left the scene but returned when police arrived.

No further details were immediately available.

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