NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Police are investigating after a man was robbed while trying to sell a firearm from his Nashville home Friday afternoon.
Metro Nashville Police said Midtown Hills officers responded around 4:55 p.m. to a home on Elaine Drive.
The victim told police he was meeting two people in his driveway to sell a pistol. During the transaction, one of the suspects allegedly took the gun and used it to strike the victim in the head.
Police said both suspects then got into a silver Nissan Altima with a temporary tag and drove away.
The suspects were described as a Hispanic man and a Black man.
MNPD's robbery unit was called to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
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