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Marquez Davis and DeAnthony Brown arrested in connection to fatal North Nashville mass shooting near Tennessee State University’s Homecoming parade

Victim Johnson and three others were members of a gang known to the Metro Nashville Police Department as “23 SKE,” while Davis and Brown belonged to a rival gang.

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Two men have been arrested in connection with a tragic shooting incident that occurred during a homecoming celebration in Nashville, Tennessee.

The shooting left one person dead and injured nine others.

Marquez Davis and DeAnthony Brown, both 24, were apprehended Monday night at a short-term rental located on 26th Avenue North, just a street away from the scene of the crime. Both men have been charged with criminal homicide.

The shooting took place on Saturday night at the intersection of 27th Avenue North and Jefferson Street, following the Tennessee State University homecoming parade.

While most people had left the area to attend the university’s football game, which kicked off at 5 p.m., some celebrations continued on Jefferson Street.

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Vonquae Johnson, 24, was among those celebrating when Davis and Brown arrived.

Johnson and three others were members of a gang known to the Metro Nashville Police Department as “23 SKE,” while Davis and Brown belonged to a rival gang.

Surveillance footage captured the altercation between the two groups, which escalated into a shootout.

The video shows Davis and Brown approaching Johnson and his associates, engaging in a verbal exchange, and ultimately drawing their firearms.

A shootout ensued, resulting in the tragic death of Johnson and injuries to nine others, including six innocent bystanders.

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Johnson’s mother, who was with him at the time, rushed him to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Brown and Davis fled the scene.

Davis, who was visibly limping in the surveillance footage, was later arrested and found to be wearing a medical boot on his left leg.

Police received a tip indicating that he had sought medical treatment for a gunshot wound at a local residence following the shooting.


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At least 1 injured after shooting in Winter Park neighborhood

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Winter Park, FL – A shooting incident has occurred in a Winter Park neighborhood, resulting in one person being transported to a local hospital.

According to reports, the incident took place at a residence on Northwood Boulevard, off Corrine Drive.

The Winter Park Police Department has not yet released any specific details regarding the circumstances of the shooting.

Further information, including the condition of the injured individual and the potential involvement of any suspects, will be provided as it becomes available.


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