A man has died following an early-morning shooting in North Nashville.
PHOTOS: Police Investigate North Nashville Shooting
The incident was reported before 6 a.m. Tuesday on 22nd Avenue North near Formosa Street.
Metro Nashville Police said 41-year-old James Q. Turner was getting in his car to go to work when he was shot multiple times.
CONFIRMED one person shot and taken to the hospital. At least two bullet holes in a car parked on 22nd Ave N. @NC5pic.twitter.com/hYkYTIPdPh
— Dan Kennedy (@NC5_DanKennedy) December 19, 2017
Officers responded and found Turner lying on the road near his vehicle. He was taken to an area hospital where he died.
The motive for the shooting remained unknown.
A neighbor reported hearing at least eight shots and ducked for cover.
Police say the man was getting in his car to go to work when he was shot. Suspect description unknown. @NC5pic.twitter.com/vTF0OwhXMV
— Matthew Torres (@NC5_MTorres) December 19, 2017
Multiple officers were called to the scene. The area has been roped off with crime scene tape.
No suspect description was available.
Anyone with information should 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 submit a tip online.
