At least three assailants were being sought Monday in the killings of two teenagers police said were “targeted” in a shooting at a Nashville apartment complex over the weekend.
One of the victims was identified as 17-year-old Camron McGlothen, who lived at the Hermitage Flats Apartments in East Nashville, according to police. The name of the other victim, an 18-year-old, was withheld by police, pending the notification of his relatives.
“Homicide Unit detectives are pursuing leads as they work to determine why two young men, ages 18 and 17, were targeted for fatal gunfire,” the Nashville Police Department said in a statement.
Two teenagers are dead after being “targeted for fatal gunfire” while standing near the breezeway of a building at an apartment complex in Nashville, TN, March 24, 2024.
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The double homicide unfolded around 4:45 p.m. local time on Saturday when three assailants, one wearing a ski mask, approached the two teenagers who were standing in a breezeway at the apartment complex and opened fire, according to police.
Both victims were shot multiple times, according to authorities.
When police officers arrived, they found the mortally wounded victims on the ground and unresponsive, police said. The older teenager was pronounced dead at the scene, while McGlothen was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, officials said.
“The suspects reportedly fled from the apartment complex after the victims were down,” police said in a statement.
In a tragic turn of events, police in Nashville have confirmed that two teenagers were targeted and fatally shot at an apartment complex in the city. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about the safety of young people in the area.
According to authorities, the shooting took place at the apartment complex late last night. The victims, both teenagers, were reportedly targeted by the shooter or shooters and were pronounced dead at the scene. The motive behind the attack is still unclear, and police are actively investigating the case.
This senseless act of violence has left many residents in the area shaken and concerned for the safety of their own children. The fact that teenagers were specifically targeted in this incident has only added to the fear and uncertainty surrounding the tragedy.
In response to the shooting, local law enforcement officials have increased patrols in the area and are working diligently to apprehend those responsible for the crime. They are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Community leaders have also spoken out against the violence, calling for unity and support for the families of the victims. They are urging residents to come together to help prevent further acts of violence and to support one another during this difficult time.
As details continue to emerge about the shooting, it is important for residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities. The safety and well-being of our young people must be a top priority, and it is up to all of us to work together to ensure that they are protected from harm.
In the wake of this tragedy, it is crucial for the community to come together and support one another. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, and we must all work together to prevent such senseless acts of violence from happening again in our city.
