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Man charged with homicide after 12-year-old killed by gunshot to the head in downtown Nashville
By Tony Garcia at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Detectives have a person in custody who is accused of firing the shot that killed a 12-year-old boy in downtown Nashville on Sunday night.The Metro Nashville Police Department announced on Monday morning that 24-year-old Devin Orr was arrested and charged with criminal h...
Key takeaway The Metro Nashville Police Department announced on Monday morning that 24-year-old Devin Orr was arrested and charged with criminal h...
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. The fact that a group of teenagers gathered for a planned fight, allegedly over a personal dispute, suggests a deeper issue with interpersonal violence and conflict resolution among young people in the community. The Metro Nashville Police Department's swift action in apprehending the suspected shooter, Devin Orr, is a positive step, but it also highlights the need for proactive measures to prevent such incidents from occurring in the first place. As the city moves forward, it will be important to examine the underlying factors that contributed to this senseless act of violence and to consider ways to support at-risk youth and promote safer, more constructive ways of resolving disputes.
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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) - Detectives have a person in custody who is accused of firing the shot that killed a 12-year-old boy in downtown Nashville on Sunday night.The Metro Nashville Police Department announced on Monday morning that 24-year-old Devin Orr was arrested and charged with criminal h...
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