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Suspect in custody after exchanging gunfire with Nashville officers at motel
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk CBS affiliate , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· September 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the incident are available, including the time it was reported and the events leading up to the shooting. A suspect is in custody following a shooting incident.
A suspect is in custody following a shooting incident. The incident occurred during an investigation into a stolen vehicle. Officers were present at a motel when gunfire was exchanged with the suspect. Fortunately, no one was injured in the shooting.
The suspect, along with two other individuals who were in the room, were taken into custody. An investigation is currently ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Further details about the incident are available, including the time it was reported and the events leading up to the shooting.
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Category: safety Published: September 3, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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