Nashville, TN – Metro Nashville Police are investigating a deadly early-morning shooting that left a food delivery driver dead near a Murfreesboro Pike nightclub on Sunday.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, homicide detectives are pursuing active leads into a 4 a.m. gunfire incident that occurred near 888 Murfreesboro Pike in South Nashville. The victim, identified as David Valentine Jr., 33, was driving after completing a DoorDash delivery when he was struck by gunfire.
Police said Valentine and his female passenger had just finished the delivery and were traveling inbound in a Chevrolet Traverse when shots were fired nearby. The passenger reported hearing gunshots before realizing Valentine had been hit.
Despite the chaos, the passenger was able to safely pull the vehicle over and contact emergency dispatchers. Valentine was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.
Investigators have not released details about potential suspects or whether the shooting was targeted or random. Detectives are canvassing the area and reviewing available evidence as the homicide investigation continues.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen or heard something around the time of the shooting — including drivers, nearby residents, or nightclub patrons — to come forward.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 in homicide cases.
The area surrounding Murfreesboro Pike is a busy corridor in Davidson County, connecting South Nashville to surrounding neighborhoods and nightlife venues. Police presence remained active in the area following the incident.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact authorities as the investigation remains ongoing.
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