LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WTVF) — La Vergne Police Department said an 18-year-old man was injured in a shooting Wednesday morning near Waldron Road and Centrepoint Drive.
According to police, officers responded around 11:08 a.m. to reports of a shooting near the Thornton’s gas station at the intersection.
La Vergne Police Chief Christopher Moews said officers found “several subjects” at the scene, along with the victim, who had suffered a gunshot wound to the left leg.
Police said the victim was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with what investigators described as a non-fatal injury.
Investigators said the shooting appears to be connected to a crash at the intersection, though many details remain unclear as the investigation continues.
“All I know is that we have an accident that occurred in the intersection,” Moews said. “One of the occupants of that car got out and was shot.”
Police said the victim later entered the Thornton’s after the shooting.
Moews said investigators are still working to determine exactly what happened leading up to the incident and are reviewing surveillance video and witness accounts.
Authorities said four males are currently in custody.
Police are asking anyone who was near the intersection around 11:08 a.m. Wednesday and may have video footage or information to contact the La Vergne Police Department.
The investigation remains active.
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