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Woman Shot Near Downtown Nashville

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Authorities began searching for a gunman near downtown Nashville overnight after a woman was injured in a shooting.

The incident happened shortly after midnight Wednesday in the 900 block of 16th Avenue North, not far from Herman Street.

Officials with Metro Nashville Police said the victim is not cooperating with officers.

After she was shot, she reportedly did not contact police.

Investigators said a family member called 911, and the victim was taken to an area hospital by ambulance.

Officers were on the scene for quite some time searching for shell casings, but did not find anything.

There was no suspect description at this time.

Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.