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34-Year-Old Fatally Shot On University Court

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An investigation has gotten underway following a fatal shooting on University Court.

Authorities confirmed 34-year-old Frankie L. Riley was shot and killed just before 11 p.m. Saturday on University Court in the Sudekum public housing development.

Reports stated a sergeant was driving on Lafayette Street at 1st Avenue South when several people flagged him down as they were gathered around Riley.

Police said Riley had been shot multiple times. He was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he passed away.

According to a preliminary investigation, it was believed Riley was shot in front of one of the Sudekum apartment buildings. Authorities said they believe he then ran and collapsed at Lafayette Street and 1st Avenue.

Anyone with information on this fatal shooting has been asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.