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Police: Suspect wanted for shooting at marked patrol car

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Posted at 10:04 AM, Jan 15, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-15 15:07:21-05

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Nashville police have asked the public’s help in identifying a suspect who they say fired shots at a marked patrol car overnight.

Police released surveillance photos of the suspect Friday morning, saying the shooting happened at midnight.

According to investigators, the suspect fired shots at a marked MNPD patrol car as it drove through the parking lot of the Twice Daily market at 2112 Charlotte Avenue. The officer was not hurt, and the car was not struck.

Police said the suspect was last seen running north on 22nd Avenue North. Anyone who recognizes him was asked to call 615-742-7463.