Police Arrest Murder Suspect In Dec. 12 Shooting

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David Avinger

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A suspected murderer, accused of killing a man in East Nashville, was behind bars Tuesday morning.

David Avinger, 22, surrendered himself at police headquarters Monday night on one count of criminal homicide.

Police said Avinger shot and killed Vincent Perkins near Howard and Oxford Streets in East Nashville on Dec. 12.

Original Story: Police Say East Nashville Shooting Was Drug-Related

Investigators believe the shooting was drug-related.

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Police Arrest Murder Suspect In Dec. 12 Shooting

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