Crime
18-year-old Ashley Dominguez killed after shooting outside Hunnii Pot Bar & Lounge in Nashville
An early morning shooting outside an after-hours club in South Nashville left one teenager dead and two others injured on Sunday.
Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) reported that the incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. outside the Hunnii Pot Bar & Lounge on Murfreesboro Pike.
The victim, identified as 18-year-old Ashley Dominguez, was in the back seat of a car when the shooting broke out.
According to witnesses, a heated argument unfolded among a group of individuals in the club’s parking lot. The dispute quickly escalated, leading to gunfire directed at a vehicle filled with multiple passengers.
The driver of the targeted vehicle attempted to flee the scene but stopped shortly afterward upon realizing that several passengers had been struck by gunfire.
Emergency responders transported Dominguez and two 19-year-old passengers to a local hospital.
While the two 19-year-olds were treated for their injuries and released, Dominguez succumbed to her wounds despite medical efforts.
The MNPD continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and is working to identify the suspect(s) involved. Police are urging witnesses or anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Tips can remain anonymous.
This tragic incident underscores the growing concern over violence in social settings, and authorities are asking for community cooperation to bring justice to the victim and her family.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.