Metro police report 32% drop in gunshot victims in Nashville this year compared to 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Ahead of a holiday that’s seen deadly shootings in Nashville in years past, Metro police are seeing a drop in gun violence.

According to new MNPD Crime and Initiative data, gunshot victims are down from 220 this time last year to 148 so far in 2025.

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The most significant decline was among young adults aged 18 to 24, down by 41 cases.

The second age group to see a drop was teens between 13 and 17 years old…

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