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Man arrested after allegedly shooting woman, driving 5-plus hours with body in passenger seat
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · As published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The suspect, Tyronne Brazille, was pulled over in Memphis for a traffic violation, where police discovered the victim, Lanessa Bradford, dead in the vehicle with a gunshot wound.
A man is in custody after allegedly shooting a woman in Louisiana and driving to Tennessee with her body. The suspect, Tyronne Brazille, was pulled over in Memphis for a traffic violation, where police discovered the victim, Lanessa Bradford, dead in the vehicle with a gunshot wound. Brazille is being held as a fugitive in Tennessee, awaiting extradition to Baton Rouge, where the shooting occurred.
According to Louisiana authorities, the incident happened after an argument between Brazille and Bradford at Independence Community Park. Further details about the case are available from the Baton Rouge Police Department and other sources. Brazille faces murder charges in connection with the incident.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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