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Mother and daughter murdered in Macon County shooting, neighbors say
By Braden Ross at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Neighbors of the two women who were killed in a Macon County shooting Thursday night say the victims were mother and daughter.Macon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home on Scottsville Road late Thursday night to find two women dead and a man with what they belie...
Key takeaway The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation at the request of the 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson and said authorities do not believe there is any threat to the public.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The tragic shooting in Macon County that left a mother and daughter dead has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly given the family's reputation for kindness and generosity. Neighbors described them as the type of people who would go out of their way to help others, citing their assistance during the recent ice storm as an example. The fact that the family had become an integral part of the community in just a few years, after moving from Massachusetts, makes their loss even more devastating. With four other children in the home at the time of the shooting, including a 7-year-old, the long-term impact on the family and the community will likely be significant. As the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to lead the investigation, community support for the surviving family members will be crucial in the days and weeks ahead.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Neighbors of the two women who were killed in a Macon County shooting Thursday night say the victims were mother and daughter.Macon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home on Scottsville Road late Thursday night to find two women dead and a man with what they belie...
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