NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Investigations are underway after a shooting took place in North Nashville Saturday night.
Metro Nashville Police report that 42-year-old Sidney Stewart was shot at the intersection of Cockrill Street and Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard around 11:30 p.m.
Officials say that Stewart was riding in the front passenger seat of a Ford Flex driven by a female acquaintance.
The two pulled up behind two other cars at the intersection at a stop sign. As they stopped, the alleged gunman got out of a dark sedan behind Stewart and the driver.
The gunman fired multiple shots into the Flex's windshield, hitting Stewart in the head.
During the shooting, the driver was able to duck down before driving off to a parking lot in the 1500 block of Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard, where she called the police.
Stewart was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment of his injures, where he later died.
Police say that it is unclear if Stewart was the intended target of the shooting.
Officials are searching for the suspect. The gunman is described as a black man in his 20s or 30s.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
