UPDATE: Tadarius Hunt, who was wanted for attempted murder, was critically injured during an exchange of gunfire with Metro Nashville Police Department officers on the Division Street Bridge on Monday, May 12.
According to MNPD, the suspect fired at officers, prompting them to return fire. One officer sustained a graze wound to the leg and is expected to recover. The suspect, who was armed with a semi-automatic pistol, was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Authorities say the incident unfolded as officers attempted to take the man into custody on outstanding warrants. The investigation remains active.
Officer Clayton Lewis, a 9-year MNPD veteran, was treated at the hospital for a graze wound to his leg. The gunman, Tadarius Hunt, 29, has died.
May 12, 2025 – Central Precinct officers are being joined by Specialized Investigations Division detectives in the search for Tadarius Milan Hunt, 29, who has been identified as the gunman who shot and wounded an employee of the Nashville Rescue Mission near the front doors of the 639 Lafayette Street facility at 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
The 44-year-old victim, who was shot multiple times in the chest and legs, was walking toward the front doors when Hunt was seen running at him before opening fire. The victim had barred Hunt from the property on Sunday morning.
Arrest warrants have been issued charging Hunt with attempted criminal homicide and use of a gun in a dangerous felony. Officers continue to check areas in the downtown core for him, as well as known homeless encampments.
Source: Metro Nashville Police
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