NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It's been almost a month since Smokin Thighs owner 42-year-old Matthew Carney was hit and killed in the parking lot of his own business.
We told you last week that Metro Police person of interest in the case. He has since been taken into custody.
BREAKING: Ulises Martinez is in custody. Specialized Investigations Division TITANS detectives just apprehended him at the Somatel Motel on Metroplex Dr near I-24 & Harding Pl. Investigations concerning him are on-going. pic.twitter.com/yq3Fm5qYgE
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) July 18, 2024
Carney was hit in the parking lot of his business on June 19th and died from his injuries July 4th. Martinez was spotted in Chattanooga this week.
The Tennessee Highway patrol says since the sighting troopers have been actively searching for Martinez for eluding law enforcement.
"We have my drone unit, my canine, my tactical unit, as well as other resources from other agencies. So we're deploying a tremendous amount of resources on the ground to find this person."
Before the sighting in Chattanooga, he led metro police on a chase that ended in Williamson County. Two other people he was with were caught, but he was not. The two were charged with evading arrests and other charges. Call crime stoppers if you know anything.
Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston
