Crime & Safety
19-Year-Old Shot, Killed On North Nashville Sidewalk
A 19-year-old sitting outside his girlfriend's car was shot dead on 16th Avenue Saturday.
NASHVILLE, TN — A 19-year-old sitting outside of his girlfriend's car was shot and killed in North Nashville Saturday night.
Metro Police say Joseph Hull, 19, was on the sidewalk near the intersection of 16th Avenue North and Wheless Street when he was shot in the groinaround 9:20 p.m.
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Metro officers arrived on-scene shortly thereafter and rendered first aid, but Hull died after being taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Investigators say they have "strong leads" in the case.
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