NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — There is a heavy police presence reported in East Nashville near South 5th Street and I-24.
According to police, a suspect allegedly fired shots toward officers and is now barricaded inside the James Cayce Homes.
Police say he is refusing to surrender. They also added that no one was hurt.
The ramp and multiple streets are shut down in the area. You're asked to avoid the area at this time.
UPDATE (7a): the exit ramp is partially open; all traffic must turn left off of the exit.
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