Shooting at Nashville KFC leaves man in critical condition, woman detained

NASHVILLE — A shooting at a KFC restaurant on Highway 64 left one man in critical condition and resulted in the detention of a woman Tuesday evening, according to Nashville Metropolitan Police Department officials.

The incident occurred at the KFC location on Highway 64, where police responded to reports of gunfire. Officers arrived to find a male victim with gunshot wounds who was immediately transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

A woman was detained at the scene in connection with the shooting, police said. Her identity has not been released pending further investigation.

Investigation Ongoing

Metro Nashville Police have not disclosed the circumstances that led to the shooting or the relationship between the victim and the detained woman. Investigators are working to determine what led to the violence at the fast-food restaurant.

The victim’s current condition and identity have not been released by authorities. Police said the investigation remains active.

Restaurant Operations Affected

The KFC location was closed following the incident as police conducted their investigation. It remains unclear when the restaurant will reopen to customers.

No other injuries were reported in connection with the shooting, according to police.

Community Impact

The shooting marks another incident of gun violence in Nashville, where city officials have been working to address rising crime rates. Highway 64 is a busy commercial corridor in the area.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Metro Nashville Police Department or Crime Stoppers. The investigation continues as authorities work to piece together the events that led to the shooting.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

Sources: WREG.com