Crime & Safety
2 Arrested In North Nashville Gas Station Shooting
Metro Police said tips from neighbors helped nab two men suspected in a North Nashville gas station shooting.
NASHVILLE, TN -- The alleged gunman and getaway driver in a North Nashville gas station shooting are behind bars.
Around 2 a.m. Tuesday, two men pulled into the Marathon station on John Merritt Boulevard. Their car began to roll and were alerted to same by a 39-year-old man in the parking lot. According to a police report, Andre Chamberlain, 52, got out of the car and began arguing with the man and several others before reaching into the car and grabbing a pistol, shooting the 39-year-old six times in the leg.
Chamberlain then got back into the car, which sped away from the station.
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Tips from neighbors and other witnesses helped police identify Chamberlain, who is charged with attempted criminal homicide and felon in possession of a handgun.
Police also arrested 61-year-old Raymond Charette, who reportedly admitted he was the driver of the car. He is charged with felony accessory after the fact.
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