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Man wanted in deadly Antioch gas station shooting arrested in Texas
By Kassidy Brown at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man who was wanted in connection to a deadly mid-May shooting at a gas station in Antioch was arrested in Texas on Tuesday, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.MNPD said Edgar Saul Beltran, Jr. surrendered to the U.S. Border Patrol in Laredo, Texas, on T...
Key takeaway The charges stem from a shootout that occurred at a gas station on Bell Road the night of May 17 during what police believe was a meeting for a gun transaction.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The arrest of Edgar Saul Beltran, Jr. in Texas brings a measure of closure to the Antioch community still reeling from the deadly gas station shooting in mid-May. As Beltran faces criminal homicide and attempted criminal homicide charges in Nashville, the case will likely put a spotlight on the city's ongoing efforts to curb gun violence. The fact that the shooting occurred during a meeting for a gun transaction raises questions about the illicit firearms trade in Davidson County and the need for continued collaboration between law enforcement and community groups to address this issue. With Beltran's return to Nashville imminent, the community will be watching to see how the case unfolds and what measures will be taken to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The impact of this incident will be felt particularly in the Antioch neighborhood, where residents are likely to be seeking reassurance about their safety and the effectiveness of local law enforcement.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man who was wanted in connection to a deadly mid-May shooting at a gas station in Antioch was arrested in Texas on Tuesday, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.MNPD said Edgar Saul Beltran, Jr. surrendered to the U.S. Border Patrol in Laredo, Texas, on T...
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