Crime
Police Search for 19-Year-Old Malik Turrentine in Fatal Shooting of Michael Harvell, 44, on Foster Avenue
Turrentine is considered armed and dangerous.
Nashville police are actively searching for a suspect involved in a deadly shooting incident that occurred on Sunday night in south Nashville.
The incident was reported around 7:30 PM near the 4:13 residential program located on the 1200 block of Foster Avenue, close to STEM Prep High School and Nashville School of the Arts.
Upon arriving at the scene, Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) officers discovered a man who was fatally wounded.
The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Michael Harvell.
The suspect, believed to be armed, fled the scene on foot following the shooting.
The suspect is described as a male wearing a grey hoodie and light jeans.
As of 8 PM, authorities had not located the suspect. However, around 9:30 PM, the MNPD shared a photo of 19-year-old Malik Turrentine on social media, identifying him as a person of interest in connection with the shooting.
Turrentine is considered armed and dangerous.
The community is urged to contact the Metro Nashville Police Department immediately at 615-742-7463 if they have any information regarding Turrentine’s whereabouts. Authorities are urging the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
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.