One person was injured in a shooting at James Cayce Homes in Nashville. A person of interest in the case claimed self defense.
The incident was reported Tuesday morning on South 8th Court, near building 96.
BREAKING: Metro Police are responding to a shooting on S. 8th Court. EMS is working to help someone who was hurt. Extent of injuries unclear right now. @NC5pic.twitter.com/PCwnCcDjGM
— Sarah McCarthy NC5 (@SMcCarthyNC5) January 9, 2018
EMS just put one male victim into an ambulance. This is near building 96 at the Cayce Homes. @NC5pic.twitter.com/E6e9iHttF5
— Sarah McCarthy NC5 (@SMcCarthyNC5) January 9, 2018
Police said neighbors heard an argument and a couple gunshots. According to police, 21-year-old Tyquez Burns was injured, but is expected to recover.
Officials searched for 34-year-old Quentin Transley in connection to the shooting. Transley met with East Precinct detectives later in the day. He claimed self defense in the shooting and surrendered a pistol.
No charges were made, but the investigation was ongoing.
