Nashville, TN – A 24-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly firing a stolen AR-15 rifle in South Nashville, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
Police identified the suspect as Marcos Palacios-Amaya, who is being charged with felony reckless endangerment, gun theft, felony evading arrest, and unlawful gun possession by a convicted felon. Authorities said the firearm involved was a stolen AR-15 rifle and that no injuries were reported in the incident.
According to police, Palacios-Amaya is currently on probation for felony theft in Rutherford County. He also has previous convictions for auto burglary and felony theft in Williamson County. Investigators said federal charges could be considered due to the nature of the firearm offenses and his prior record.
The incident occurred in South Nashville, though police did not immediately release the exact location or details of the gunfire. Officers were able to apprehend Palacios-Amaya after a brief attempt to flee.
Authorities continue to investigate whether the stolen weapon may be tied to other crimes in the region.
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