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DCS suspends home passes for youth in custody

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Department of Children's Services has stopped giving youth in custody home passes after a teen recently tried to carjack someone while on release.

David Mays was released on a weekend home pass early this year, despite his violent background, and never returned.

Mays allegedly shot a rideshare driver during an attempted carjacking in downtown Nashville.

In response, DCS has suspended all home passes while reviewing their policies. Prosecutors plan to charge the 16-year-old as an adult.