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7-year-old girl shot as gunfire rips through Nashville duplex overnight. Here’s what we know
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Chasity Maynard , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred at a duplex on Treutlan Place, where gunfire was reported at about 2:30 a.
A 7-year-old girl is in the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in Nashville . m. Police are investigating the possibility of a drive-by shooting.
Dozens of rounds were fired into the duplex, with approximately 30 rounds hitting the building. The Metro Nashville Police Department is reviewing surveillance footage to gather more information about the shooter's vehicle. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including the investigation's progress and any potential leads in the case.
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Category: safety Published: August 10, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 7-year-old girl is in the hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in Nashville. The incident occurred at a duplex on Treutlan Place, where gunfire was reported at about 2:30 a.m. Police are…
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