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Hitman and man who allegedly hired him arrested for shooting of 26-year-old Nashville man, police say
By Kassidy Brown at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An admitted hitman and the man who allegedly hired him to shoot someone at the Napier-Sudekum homes Tuesday were arrested Thursday, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.MNPD said a man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to both legs and a graze wound to his ...
Key takeaway MNPD said he admitted to shooting the 26-year-old man and said that he was hired by Kybreun Scott, 26, to do it.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The arrests of Nakia Bohanon and Kybreun Scott bring a measure of relief to the Napier-Sudekum homes community, where the shooting of a 26-year-old man sent shockwaves on Tuesday. The fact that the alleged hitman was out on a $2,500 bond from a May burglary arrest raises questions about the effectiveness of the bond system in preventing repeat offenses. Furthermore, Scott's history of violent crime, including a 2022 conviction for aggravated assault, highlights the need for closer scrutiny of individuals with a record of violence. The seizure of an AK pistol and a significant amount of cocaine from Scott's vehicle also underscores the intersection of gun violence and narcotics in Nashville's crime landscape. As the community awaits the outcome of these cases, it will be crucial to monitor how the justice system responds to these allegations and whether measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An admitted hitman and the man who allegedly hired him to shoot someone at the Napier-Sudekum homes Tuesday were arrested Thursday, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.MNPD said a man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to both legs and a graze wound to his ...
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