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Two shot and injured at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs while in town for a wedding

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Posted at 5:14 AM, Nov 12, 2023
and last updated 2023-11-12 12:57:37-05

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — A shooting took place Saturday night at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs and injured two people.

The suspect, 29-year-old Cody Wiggins from Florida, is the husband and brother-in-law of the two victims. They were all in Franklin attending a wedding.

Franklin Police said it happened around 9:30 p.m.

When police arrived, the shooter had already left the scene and they began rendering aid to the 2 victims, according to officials.

Police say the shooter was located on foot in a nearby subdivision after running from the hotel. He was then arrested and taken into custody.

The victims were transported to Vanderbilt Hospital, and there is no word yet on their condition.

A Franklin detective obtained warrants for two counts of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, aggravated domestic assault and tampering with evidence on Wiggins, and he is currently in the Williamson County Jail.

This is a developing story, check back in later for more updates.


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