NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — An investigation is underway after a man was found shot to death at a distribution facility in Antioch.
Officers were called to a warehouse in the 2900 block of Old Franklin Road just after midnight.
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Metro police said a manager arrived at the facility and found a trail of blood from a vehicle leading into the building.
Inside the building, the manager reportedly found a man, later identified as 34-year-old Steven Yates of Mt. Juliet, dead from a gunshot wound to his leg. Investigators believe Yates was an employee at the distribution facility.
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He was likely shot inside a car in the parking lot before he walked back inside, police said. Detectives were continuing to investigate a potential drug motive Thursday.
No additional details were immediately released.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 . Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000.