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East Nashville mom fighting to relocate after her daughter was shot in her bed
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Braden Ross , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by The Nashville Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Braden Ross, as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Original story Read at the source Source published Aug 24, 2026 Indexed here Aug 24, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key points The child, a 7-year-old girl, was shot while in her bed. A mother is seeking a new home after her child was injured in a shooting.
A mother is seeking a new home after her child was injured in a shooting. The child, a 7-year-old girl, was shot while in her bed. Her family has been living in a hotel room because returning to their previous residence is too difficult.
The mother's efforts to get assistance from the public housing department have been unsuccessful. A fundraising campaign has been started to help the family secure a new place to live.
Further details about the family's situation and the events that led to their current circumstances are available from the source.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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