Third suspect arrested for shooting outside Murfreesboro Pike bar that killed armed security guard

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The third and final suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting outside a Murfreesboro Pike bar that killed an armed security guard has been arrested.

The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said 18-year-old Tyler Phan was arrested and booked at Juvenile Court on charges of criminal homicide and three counts of vehicle burglary. Phan was booked at Juvenile Court due to him being 17 years old at the time of the shooting.

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In the early morning hours of Sunday, March 17, police said three people, identified as Phan, 19-year-old Isaiah Moore , and 18-year-old Quinton Sulliv a n , were breaking into cars in the parking lot of Illuzion Bar & Lounge. Security guard Maurice Thomas Jr., 33, reportedly approached the suspects and was shot multiple times before being taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he died.

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