Man charged with attempted homicide for 2023 shooting along I-40

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 20-year-old man is being charged with attempted criminal homicide for his connection to a 2023 shooting that occurred along Interstate 40 in Davidson County.

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the incident happened on Feb. 14, 2023 in the westbound lanes of I-40.

Authorities reported 20-year-old James Johnson was involved in a collision with a Hyundai Santa Fe on Donelson Pike. After the crash, both vehicles pulled into a convenience store parking lot where a fight allegedly broke out between Johnson and a 31-year-old man who was a passenger in the Hyundai.

Police said the passenger got back into the Hyundai alongside a female driver and left the parking lot. However, Johnson followed the victims in his SUV onto I-40 and fired shots into the Hyundai, striking the passenger.

In addition to firing shots, officials say Johnson is also accused of ramming his vehicle into the Hyundai, which crashed on the side of I-40. The passenger sustained critical, but non-life-threatening injuries, authorities reported.

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In July 2024, Johnson was arrested after he allegedly shot his sister during an argument over money. He remains jailed on a $416,000 bond for that incident, per booking records.

The 20-year-old now faces attempted homicide, aggravated assault and gun possession charges for his connection to the 2023 shooting.

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