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Father and stepson dead in Nashville murder-suicide, police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Jack Susanin , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Police report that a 74-year-old man shot and killed his 49-year-old stepson before taking his own life.
A tragic incident occurred on Graceland Drive in Nashville on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Police report that a 74-year-old man shot and killed his 49-year-old stepson before taking his own life. The stepson was transported to a medical center, where he was pronounced dead.
The incident is being investigated as a domestic-related murder-suicide. A 911 call was made by the wife of the 74-year-old man, leading to the discovery of the scene. Further details about the incident are available from local authorities and news sources.
Limited information is currently available about the circumstances surrounding the incident. For more information, readers can refer to the original report from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: safety Published: August 9, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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