59-year-old Gregory Altman was showing his fiancee, Suzanne Sawyers, how to use a handgun when he disclosed to her he had used the gun to kill two people in the past, while pointing it at her. Sawyers contacted the police, with the belief he was being honest and legitimately placed her in fear of her life if she told anyone.
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Orbeez/Splat Gun Tiktok Challenge reaches Broadway in downtown Nashville: Four teens arrested
Four teens were arrested Saturday night after participating in the dangerous trending Nationwide TikTok Orbeez/Splat Gun Challenge. In the challenge, participants shoot unsuspecting people with gel-type pellets from Orbeez guns, some of which look like handguns and even rifles. They then post the videos on TikTok to share for engagement. Saturday night, four teens, including Ian Brown and Nashaud White, and two 17-year-old juveniles, shot the gel pellets from a moving Kia sedan on Broadway at unsuspecting people walking on Broadway. Once police stopped the vehicle, they also found an actual loaded (and stolen) handgun.
Amber Coe charged with slashing tires and shooting through front door of Ayonna Brown’s home
19-year-old Amber Coe is charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism after reportedly slashing the tires of Ayonna Brown and then approaching her front door with a handgun. She then shot through the front door as the victim hid in a nearby closet after she observed her through the peephole. The bullet traveled through the front door and through two interior walls of the apartment.
Jayla Shepard free on pre-trial release after being found with Glock & marijuana during traffic stop
18-year-old Jayla Shepard faced multiple charges after police say she was the front-seat passenger in a vehicle driven by her 17-year-old boyfriend that was stopped at the I-24/I-40 interchange. Officers immediately noticed a “large amount” of marijuana in the center console area along with some joints. A search of the car revealed a backpack behind Shepard’s seat containing another just over a half-pound of marijuana, baggies, scales, and a Glock 17 with no serial number. The juvenile boyfriend denied possession of any of the items, and Shepard claimed the marijuana was hers “but we both smoke it”, and states the juvenile bought the gun for her, but she was afraid of it. She is free on pre-trial release, charged with two felonies and three misdemeanors.
Employee leaves gun in planter outside Nissan stadium during Titans Game — Jaquilla Fitts
36-year-old Jaquilla Fitts says she left her gun in a planter outside the gates of Nissan Stadium while she went inside to work during the Titan’s game on January 2nd. Police were alerted to the presence of the gun, and after a short investigation traced it to the employee. When questioned, Fitts explained she had taken a shuttle to work and still had the gun on her, so she had nowhere else to store it, as she could not get through security with the firearm.
A records check showed the gun as reported stolen. She was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail, charged with theft of a firearm, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. A commissioner set a $10,000 bond, however, she was free on pre-trial release.
Grandma grabs hammer to stop assault, however, Keenan Jabril Carr pulls gun in response #arrested
26-year-old Keenan Jabril Carr faces multiple felony charges after police say he got into an argument with Nichole Williams, which began with him pushing her onto the ground and getting on top of her. Her grandmother observed this initial assault and brandished a hammer in order to attempt to stop him from further assaulting the victim.
In response to the hammer, Carr reportedly brandished a handgun then pointed it at multiple victims, including a juvenile, and threatened to shoot them if they didn’t back away. Carr was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail, charged with three felony counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and one count domestic assault. He is jailed in lieu of a $76,000 bond.
Woman kicks in ex’s bedroom door, awakens him at gunpoint with threats, $1K bond — DoMonique Lorraine Union
Melvin Harris says he woke up Thursday morning just before 8 a.m. to his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child, 28-year-old DoMonique Lorraine Union, kicking in his bedroom door and pointing a gun at him while making threats about keeping him from seeing their son. She then shattered a television in the room while yelling and screaming, before fleeing the scene in a 2015 Chevy Camaro. Police say she gained access to the home using a spare key she retained. She was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail later that same day, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She is free on a $1,000 bond.
Woman pulls gun on neighbor who she thought was arguing with her, but wasn’t — Arian Black
While Autrice Fleming was having an argument with her daughter, her upstairs neighbor, 26-year-old Arian Black, was also having an argument with someone in her own apartment. At some point, each of the two parties believed the other person was talking to them, and they actually began to exchange words. Autrice made the comment that she would slap anybody, at which time Arian exited her apartment with a handgun, and said “WHO!”. She is alleged to have rand the slide of the gun, however, she denies that part of the altercation. Autrice wanted to prosecute for assault, and Arian was booked into custody on Monday, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She is free on a $3,500 bond.
“Til death do us part…” says woman as she kidnaps her wife at gunpoint & strangles her — Alexia Dunn arrested
28-year-old Alexia Dunn is charged with the aggravated kidnapping and strangulation of her wife, Quenticia, after accusing her of having a new lover while the couple is preparing to finalize their divorce. Court records indicated she pulled a handgun on her wife and stated “we gonna die tonight, till death do us part!”, grabbed her by the neck and pressed her against a wall until she went limp, smashed her phone so she was unable to call for help, and when she was able to escape to ask a neighbor for help, Alexia physically picked her up and forced her back inside the residence. Alexia Dunn is free on a $35,000 bond.
Whites Creek ‘Twice Daily’ clerk shoots shoplifter’s vehicle 3 times with them inside as they flee
27-year-year old Kennetha ‘Michelle’ Blaylock is free on a $30,000 bond after police say she followed a shoplifting couple out of the Whites Creek convenience store she was working at, firing three shots into the wheel wells of the vehicle after both occupants were inside it.
Man charged after reportedly pulling gun on girlfriend and her son during dinner
45-year-old Kevin Baltimore was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after reportedly throwing a bowl of chili at his girlfriend during dinner, then pointing a gun at her and her son.
Antioch man with “anger problems” jailed after pointing gun in brother’s face
26-year-old Luis Martinez was charged with aggravated assault after his brother told authorities he pointed a gun in his face when confronted about screaming at his niece while her father was at work.
Man fires at ex while she and her children are in their vehicle; tries again a few hours later
29-year-old Raphael Hughes was charged with two counts of attempted homicide and two counts of child endangerment after shooting at his ex and chasing her down in her own vehicle.
Young man spotted with pistol tucked in pants runs from police when approached
19-year-old Deatric Woods was charged with theft of property, evading arrest, and unlawful possession of a weapon after he ran from police and ditched a gun.
Felon strangles and punches mother of his child over unknown caller
28-year-old Gary Anthony was charged with aggravated burglary and felon in possession of a handgun after making death threats to his child’s mother and getting caught by police in her apartment with a gun.
Man headbutts Waffle House co-worker, punches roommate in eye #CappedAndCovered
30-year-old Dylan Bowers was charged with domestic assault after punching his roommate in the eye and was discovered to have an active warrant for headbutting his coworker.
Bulge tips off police to felon with weapon
36-year-old Mark Metz was charged with theft, resisting arrest, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, and possession of a firearm in commission of a felony when police responded to a call of one man threatening to shoot another.
Man charged with aggravated rape of juvenile at gunpoint
28-year-old Mario Cruz-Zuniga was charged with aggravated rape after a juvenile told her mother and MNPD that a friend of her mom’s significant other had raped her at gunpoint when she wouldn’t hug him and while the other man stood guard.
Man pulls gun on woman in Thornton’s parking lot
42-year-old James Wentworth was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after he pulled a gun on a woman trying to leave Thornton’s parking lot.
Nashville Rideshare driver shoots gunman that fired at him and passenger from 10 feet away
East Precinct detectives charged Jason Johns Jr., 18, with two counts of aggravated assault after he admitted shooting at a rideshare driver and passenger because he felt one of them had “disrespected” him at Weiss Liquors in #EastNashville
Police spike 2 stolen cars in 2 nights; same teen in both
Metro Nashville Police spiked 2 stolen cars in 2 days. They found the same 17-year-old teen in both, and also arrested Baye Summers, & Malik Buchanan. A 15-year-old got away.
15-year-old arrested with gun in classroom at Pearl Cohn High; says bought it for $110
Metro Nashville Police today charged a 15-year-old 9th grader at Pearl Cohn High School with carrying a .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol loaded with two rounds on campus.
Teen arrested for pulling Glock 9 during argument at Hunters Lane High School
Metro Nashville Police Officers assigned to Hunters Lane High School today arrested a 17-year-old junior for carrying a Glock 9 millimeter semi-automatic pistol loaded with 5 bullets on campus.
18-year-old student charged with handgun hidden in bathroom ceiling of Whites Creek High School
where they found the weapon hidden in the ceiling tile. During the search, Nelson reportedly said “you all must have found my gun”.
Adrian Gaines arrested on felony weapon possession charge
Adrian Gaines, 30, was arrested Monday evening, after he was found to be in possession of a handgun during the search for a murder suspect.
