NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting late Tuesday night, March 24, at a motel on McGavock Pike.
Homicide Unit detectives said 43-year-old Sharif Keller was shot around 11:50 p.m. following an argument with another man at the Extended Stay America motel.
On Thursday night, TITANS Unit detectives arrested 24-year-old Dathen Horton, who investigators believe is responsible for the shooting.
Police said Horton, who was wanted on three outstanding domestic assault warrants, was spotted driving to a restaurant in Madison and was taken into custody as he exited his vehicle. A pistol was recovered at the time of his arrest.
Investigators said Keller and Horton were staying in separate rooms at the motel when they got into an argument that became physical. Authorities believe both men were armed with pistols.
Keller was found outside his room and transported to Skyline Medical Center, where he died.
Police said Horton fled the motel property after the shooting.
Horton has been booked on the outstanding warrants while homicide detectives continue to investigate the case, including a potential claim of self-defense.
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