Crime
23-Year-Old Dontrail Spencer Jr Killed in Bordeaux Shooting
Nashville, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal shooting in the Bordeaux neighborhood on Friday night that left a 23-year-old man dead.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of Hydes Ferry Road around 8:30 p.m. following a 911 call reporting a shooting incident.
When officers arrived at the scene, the residence appeared to be unoccupied.
However, investigators discovered significant evidence of violence, including blood on the walls and an AR-15-style rifle located inside the home.
Shortly after the discovery at the residence, officials said Dontrail Spencer Jr., 23, arrived at Nashville General Hospital with a gunshot wound.
He had reportedly been transported by individuals who were present at the time of the shooting.
Despite efforts by medical staff, Spencer was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.
Detectives are actively working to determine the exact circumstances of the shooting, including whether it may have been accidental.
At this time, no charges have been filed, and authorities have not released details regarding potential suspects or witnesses.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Metro Nashville Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 to provide tips anonymously.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.