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.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Hundreds of students and community members are mourning the death of Erik Spencer, who was fatally shot at a shopping center in Jefferson City on November 1.
Authorities have confirmed Spencer’s death but have not yet released details regarding the individual responsible for the shooting.
Multiple witness accounts suggest the shooter may have been a white male, reportedly described by some as a possible off-duty police officer.
According to witnesses, the incident occurred as Erik and his girlfriend were leaving a store when a verbal argument broke out between them.
The male individual allegedly intervened, despite being told that the situation was under control.
Moments later, witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, striking Erik.
Friends and witnesses at the scene stated that Erik did not pose any threat to the shooter and that the confrontation escalated unnecessarily.
Law enforcement agencies have not confirmed the shooter’s identity, whether he is affiliated with law enforcement, or if he has been detained or turned himself in.
The Jefferson City Police Department and local investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Community members have since gathered for vigils and memorials to honor Erik’s memory as the investigation remains active and ongoing.