MNPD: Man found dead at William A. Pitts Park following ‘targeted’ shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are investigating after a shooting victim was found dead in his car at an Antioch park Sunday evening.

According to Metro Nashville dispatch, the shooting was reported just after 5:15 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1 in the 200 block of Tusculum Road. However, the Metro Nashville Police Department later announced that evidence indicates the “targeted fatal shooting” occurred the night before.

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Law enforcement reportedly discovered a man with multiple gunshot wounds dead inside his Infiniti sedan at a rear parking lot of William A. Pitts Park.

Officers at the scene said they searched the area and found a few cartridges, but they believe this was an isolated incident.

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Police told News 2 they are trying to find out who made the distress call that brought them to the scene in the first place.

No additional details have been released about this ongoing investigation.

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