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Investigation underway after 12-year-old shot, killed in downtown Nashville
By Kassidy Brown, Tony Garcia at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department announced that a 12-year-old boy who was shot in the head in downtown Nashville died on Sunday night.The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Union Street around 7:30 p.m. Sunday.Damarion Morehead, 12, suffered a gunshot wound to th...
Key takeaway (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department announced that a 12-year-old boy who was shot in the head in downtown Nashville died on Sunday night.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The tragic death of 12-year-old Damarion Morehead in downtown Nashville raises concerns about the safety of the city's youth and the prevalence of violent conflicts among teenagers. The fact that a group of 10 to 15 teens gathered for a planned fight in a public area suggests a deeper issue with juvenile violence and gang activity in the community. As the Metro Nashville Police Department investigates this incident, residents will be watching to see how the city responds to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The location of the shooting, in the 400 block of Union Street, is an area that has seen increased foot traffic and development in recent years, making it even more alarming that a violent incident like this could occur. With homicide detectives still searching for the shooter, the community is urged to come forward with any information that could aid in the investigation and bring justice to Damarion's family.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Nashville Police Department announced that a 12-year-old boy who was shot in the head in downtown Nashville died on Sunday night.The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Union Street around 7:30 p.m. Sunday.Damarion Morehead, 12, suffered a gunshot wound to th...
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