Driver found dead from gunshot outside South Nashville apartment complex

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — One person has died in a shooting incident at an apartment complex in South Nashville Saturday morning.

Officers responded to the 100 block of Tanglewood Court after a resident called in a crashed car at approximately 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 27.

The victim — identified as 41-year-old Marcus D. Martin — was found dead behind the wheel of the crashed vehicle at Whispering Oaks Apartments, according to Metro police.

Authorities said the investigation shows Martin was returning to his girlfriend’s apartment before sunrise when shots were fired into the Nissan Altima sedan he was driving. The car hit a tree and came to rest in the driveway of the parking lot.

A portion of Harding Place was closed to traffic in the immediate area and traffic was diverted at Jonquil Drive and Tampa Drive.

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No additional information was immediately released about this ongoing homicide investigation.

If you know anything about this deadly shooting, you are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 . Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000.

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