Two people were killed during a federal firearms enforcement operation in Nashville on Wednesday, according to authorities.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) said agents were conducting an enforcement action related to federal firearms law violations when they came under fire. The agency said the scene is secure and there is no danger to the public.
Today, ATF was conducting an enforcement action related to violations of federal firearms laws in Nashville, Tennessee. During the operation, ATF agents were fired upon. The shooting investigation is underway led by @TBinvestigations. The scene is safe and there is no danger to… pic.twitter.com/tEDGA8jLQJ
— ATF Nashville (@ATFNashville) August 6, 2026
According to MNPD spokesperson Don Aaron, one person fired at an ATF agent, who returned fire, killing the suspect. Aaron said a second person later pointed a gun at another agent and was also shot and killed by law enforcement.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting. No additional information has been released.
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