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Teen Seriously Injured In Drive-By Shooting

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A teen was dropped off at a hospital after being seriously injured in a drive-by shooting in Nashville

According to Metro Nashville Police officials, a suspect dropped off the victim at Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center Monday.

Officers responded to several calls of shots fired in the area of Nolensville Road and Paragon Mills Road. A few minutes later, a 17-year-old male was dropped off at the hospital by a white vehicle with multiple bullet holes.

The victim had a gunshot wound to the back of his head, but his injuries were determined as non life-threatening.

The victim was conscious and able to speak with officers. He told them he and his cousin were driving on Paragon Mills Road when a white SUV pulled up and an occupant in that vehicle began shooting at their car.

They had not yet released any information on a possible suspect.