NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A man is dead after being shot by a Metro Nashville Police Officer Monday morning. The shooting happened at Hermitage Avenue and Lea Avenue.
MNPD spokesperson Don Aaron said 911 received a call about a man walking with a gun in his hand.
"They looked distraught and like they had some kind of issue," Chief John Drake said.
Officers arrived and saw the individual with the weapon.
The man didn't comply with numerous commands and charged toward the police officer with a gun. Police said the man drew a pistol and began approaching the officer. The officer then shot him after several commands were issued toward the man. He later died at the hospital. His identity isn't known at this time.
Dash and body camera showed that the officer repeatedly asked for the man to let go of the gun.
"Drop the gun," the officer said. "This is Metro police. Drop the gun."
The officer followed him along the roadway until they reached the intersection. At that point, this is when the officer hopped out of the vehicle.
The officer was not injured.
"Whenever you have these kinds of things, you go through a lot of emotional concerns," Drake said. "He will be interviewed by the TBI."
Officers with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will conduct an outside review of the shooting.
"TBI agents are working to independently determine the series of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews," the agency said in a statement. "Throughout the process, investigative findings will be shared with the District Attorney General for his further review and consideration. The TBI acts solely as fact-finders in its cases and does not determine whether the actions of an officer were justified in these types of matters. That decision rests with the District Attorney General requesting TBI’s involvement."
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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