NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro police need your help tracking down two suspects accused of walking into a Nashville business and shooting an employee. It happened Monday night at the Discount Tobacco shop on Bell Road near Murfreesboro Pike.
Police released surveillance images of the two suspects along with the car they were seen driving.
Police say the preliminary investigation indicates the employee likely asked the two men to leave after they began grabbing items in the store.
The suspect in a black hoodie punched another man in the store and the employee drew his handgun. As they exited, a suspect wearing a red hoodie began shooting into the front of the store.
Police say the employee is also seen exiting and returned fire towards the suspects, who fled in a gray sedan.
He was shot in the stomach but is expected to survive his injury.
If you recognize the two from these photos or if you can make out that vehicle call Crimestoppers at 615-742-7463. You can remain anonymous.
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