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Lafayette Street reopens after shooting investigation

Posted at 4:38 AM, Apr 23, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-23 08:10:18-04

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A portion of Lafayette Street in Nashville has reopened following an hours-long shooting investigation.

The incident was reported just before 4 a.m. Tuesday near Lafayette and Claiborne Streets, just south of downtown.

According to Metro Nashville police, a man was shot in the leg but suffered critical injuries. The victim was taken to an area hospital.

The gunman has yet to be taken into custody.