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.
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 TBI will conduct the investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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