At approximately 3:07 P.M. today a shooting occurred at the Greystone Apartments located at 319 West Lokey Street in Murfreesboro. The shooting happened in the rear of the “A” building which resulted from an argument over a marijuana drug deal. The crime scene is now secure and is being processed.
The victim was shot in the leg and transported by ambulance to St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital by the Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of family members.
A possible suspect has been developed and the investigators are following up on all leads.
Rutherford County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Crime Stoppers operates Monday-Friday from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. and may be contacted at (615) 893-STOP (7867). Witnesses that do not wish to remain anonymous may also call the Criminal Investigations Division at (615) 893-2717.
If you have need of any further information, please contact me at the above daytime office number.