Crime & Safety
Police: Suspected Fugitive Shot and Killed After Pulling Gun on Officer
The suspected gunman was pronounced dead at the hospital after he was shot by a Metro officer at Dickerson Pike and Donald Street.
EAST NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Police say a suspected fugitive is dead after being shot by an officer Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities say Sandy Joe Duke, 43, pulled a gun on the officer, who has not been identified, near the intersection of Dickerson Pike and Donald Street in Talbot's Corner just before 2:30 p.m..
No officers were injured.
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Duke was taken by ambulance to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
According to Metro police spokesman Don Aaron, a stolen vehicle driven by Duke was found at the intersection.
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Duke has an extensive criminal history dating back more than 25 years, with numerous arrests and convictions for assault, burglary and kidnapping.
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