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Infant killed in Murfreesboro shooting, suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) — Murfreesboro Police are investigating an alleged murder-suicide that claimed the life of a child.

Police responded to the scene of a shooting at Chelsea Place Apartments on Bradyville Pike where two people were shot.

Sources confirmed to NewsChannel 5 that the infant suffered a fatal gunshot wound and the mother was shot in the arm. The suspect, 25-year-old Marquavious Hampton, fled the scene.

Hampton's license plate was later flagged in Williamson County. Deputies from the Sheriff's office initiated a pursuit that ended when Hampton abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot with what appeared to be a gun in his hands. Deputies found him with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators have not determined if it was accidental or intentional.

The investigation is ongoing.

Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at hollie.west@newschannel5.com.

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