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MNPD: Suspect in Edgehill apartment homicide turns himself in

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Posted at 11:35 AM, Sep 05, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-06 14:29:56-04

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Investigations are underway after a deadly shooting on 13th Court S. in the Edgehill community Monday.

Metro Nashville police said Antonio Johnson, 37, was found dead inside of a blanket on the pavement next to a dumpster.

Officials say that the initial investigation shows Johnson had been involved in a short altercation with 31-year-old Darius McLemore before the shooting took place.

Darius McLemore
Darius McLemore

McLemore surrendered to officers at the MNPD headquarters on Tuesday afternoon. Police said he's been charged with criminal homicide in the deadly shooting.