Crime
Metro Nashville Police Respond to Large Disturbance at Opry Mills Mall, No Evidence of shooting
Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) and Nashville Fire Department (NFD) are actively investigating an incident at Opry Mills Mall following reports of a large altercation that prompted a mass evacuation of the shopping center.
The incident occurred when a fight reportedly broke out inside the mall, causing panic among shoppers and leading to a rushed exodus from the premises.
Responding officers arrived swiftly at the scene to secure the area and assess the situation.
Contrary to circulating rumors, MNPD has confirmed that, at this time, there is no evidence of any gunfire associated with the incident.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation to determine the cause and identify those involved.
As of now, there have been no reports of injuries related to the incident.
In response to the situation, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has temporarily closed both the northbound and southbound exits for Opry Mills (Exit 11 NB and SB) to facilitate the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement and emergency personnel remain on-site to ensure public safety. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Authorities have confirmed that both Cortney Bartholomew and Brad Bartholomew were detained for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of 22-year-old Rebecca Kay Park.
Investigators removed multiple items from the residence as potential evidence, including vehicles.
At this time, officials have not confirmed whether either individual has been formally charged.
Rebecca was last seen on the night of November 3 near her mother’s residence in Boon Township, Michigan.
Early reports suggested she was observed entering a dark-colored vehicle; however, her mother, Cortney, reportedly provided conflicting descriptions regarding the vehicle.
Cortney is believed to be the last person to have seen Rebecca alive.
Following Rebecca’s disappearance, Cortney sent a series of urgent text messages to Richard Lee Falor—Rebecca’s fiancé, the father of her unborn child, and Cortney’s former partner.
Despite having limited recent communication, the messages appeared frantic and included statements such as:
- “Call me back asap”
- “Rich it’s Cortney call me back”
- “Dude call me”
- “Ur ole lady took off with some dude in a black car”
In the days after she went missing, Rebecca’s cellphone was located on a nearby roadway.
The phone was reportedly recovered by Cortney herself, a detail that has contributed to public speculation due to reported inconsistencies and unanswered questions surrounding the case.
Public records and online discussions also reference prior criminal histories involving both Cortney and Falor, including offenses related to sexual assault.
Law enforcement has not confirmed whether those past cases have any direct relevance to the current investigation.
After 21 days missing, Rebecca was tragically located deceased. Her body was found by her father during a search effort, approximately 15 feet off the roadway and not far from where she was last seen.
Early findings suggest her body may have been dragged to the location. Rebecca was nine months pregnant at the time of her death.
Authorities confirmed the infant was not found with her, and information regarding the baby’s whereabouts remains undisclosed.
Following the discovery of her body, both Rebecca’s sister, Kimberly Park, and her fiancé, Richard Falor, were taken into custody.
Kimberly Park has been formally charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Tampering with evidence in a criminal case
- Making false statements to law enforcement during a violent-crime investigation
- Filing a false felony report
Falor was also arrested and is currently facing drug-related charges.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Additional updates are expected as forensic analysis, autopsy results, and collected evidence are processed.
Law enforcement officials have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges.