Nashville, TN – Homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Ja’Quan Nolan outside the Forest Park Apartments on Highway 70 South late Saturday night.
According to Metro Nashville Police, the incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on October 18 when a fight between two females escalated into gunfire. Witnesses reported that shots were fired between multiple individuals who fled the area shortly after. Nolan, who was visiting friends at the complex, died at the scene.
A 24-year-old man sustained a graze wound to the chest and was treated at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Police say he denied involvement in the shooting but was later arrested on an outstanding failure-to-appear warrant.
The case has been assigned to the District Attorney’s Office as homicide detectives continue to follow strong leads in the investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
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