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.
Crime
4 Killed in Eden Crash at Carroll and Church Streets, Driver and Victims Identified
Michael Vernon, driver of dump truck involved charged.
A tragic crash in Eden, North Carolina, has left four people dead and several others injured following a multi-vehicle incident involving a dump truck and a utility work crew.
The Eden Police Department confirmed the incident occurred Thursday afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Church Street, Carroll Street, and Park Road.
According to a news release from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP), 66-year-old Michael Ray Vernon of Eden was operating a 2016 Hino dump truck owned by the City of Eden.
While traveling northbound on Carroll Street, Vernon failed to stop at a posted stop sign at the intersection with Church Street.
The dump truck proceeded through the intersection, striking six pedestrians—utility workers contracted through Carolina Power and Signalization—who were performing powerline work in the area.
The dump truck continued traveling north after striking the pedestrians, colliding with an occupied bucket truck before veering off the road and crashing into a ditch.
Emergency responders from multiple agencies arrived at the scene within minutes. Four of the six pedestrians were pronounced dead at the scene.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Douglas Garland Sides, 72, of Summerfield
- Madison Carter, 42, of Sandy Ridge
- William Evans, 35, of Randleman
- Matthew Lockwood, 30, of Winston-Salem
The two surviving pedestrians sustained life-threatening injuries and were airlifted to medical facilities.
They have been identified as:
- Hunter Carter, 24, of Reidsville – transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in critical condition
- Kevin Alexander, 34, of Eden – airlifted in stable condition
Cody Rich, 31, of Reidsville, who was inside the bucket truck at the time of the crash, was transported by ground to UNC Health Rockingham with non-life-threatening injuries.
Michael Vernon sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
He has been charged with a stop sign violation and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle.
Investigators confirmed that impairment is not believed to have played a role in the crash.
Further charges may be considered as the investigation progresses.
The intersection remained closed for several hours as law enforcement officers and emergency crews conducted their investigation.
The area was reopened to traffic at approximately 10:30 p.m.
In a statement, Duke Energy, which works in coordination with Carolina Power and Signalization, expressed condolences:
“We are saddened about the tragic event that happened today, and our hearts go out to the families and teammates of those involved. The safety of our employees, contractors, and customers is the highest priority at Duke Energy. We are working closely with law enforcement officials.”
The NCSHP continues to lead the investigation, and anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact local authorities.