NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Police have released the identity of the man fatally shot in Edgehill Monday night.
Officials with Metro police said 34-year-old Henry Arthur Wilson III died after an altercation with another person turned physical. A suspect has not yet been identified.
The incident happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. at The Park at Hillside, located in the 1500 block of Hillside Avenue.
Witnesses told police they saw Wilson arguing with the gunman shortly before the shooting. A struggle ensued and Wilson was shot once.
He was taken to an area hospital where he died. Police said he was known to stay with a friend at the complex.
The suspect fled the scene in a blue Dodge Charger. He was described as a short black male wearing a Raiders jersey.
Anyone with additional information has been asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. You can also send an electronic tip by texting the word “CASH” along with the message to 274637 (CRIMES), or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com.
Nashville's homicide rate has already surpassed last year's number of 41. This recent fatal shooting brings this year's total to 46.
