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Deputy fires at fleeing suspect in Nashville; no one hurt
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by News Channel 5 Nashville
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this incident, readers can refer to News Channel 5 Nashville, which reported on the deputy firing at the fleeing suspect in Nashville.
A deputy fired at a suspect who was fleeing in Nashville . Fortunately, no one was hurt during the incident. Details of the event are limited, but it is known that a deputy discharged their firearm at a fleeing individual.
The outcome of the situation was that no injuries were reported. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to News Channel 5 Nashville, which reported on the deputy firing at the fleeing suspect in Nashville.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: News Channel 5 Nashville ·
Reading time: 1 min
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