Local Man, 19, Dies in Hospital After Being Critically Wounded Last Week: Police

NASHVILLE, TN — A man who was shot in the early morning hours of last Friday died from his wound on Wednesday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department

Jhonquis Compton, 19, suffered a head wound shortly after 1 a.m. on Oct. 14 in the 2000 block of West Heiman Street, the police said. He was reportedly shot by a black man who had gold twists in his hair; he fled in a dark Pontiac sedan.

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Compton also was wounded on Aug. 29 in a shooting at 14th Avenue North and Buchanan Street. "There is no immediate indication that the August incident is directly connected to the fatal shooting," the police said in a statement.

Police detectives are actively pursuing leads in this homicide investigation. Anyone with information on the person who shot Compton is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.

Individuals can also send an electronic tip by texting the word "CASH" along with the message to 274637 (CRIMES), or gp online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com.

Image: Jhonquis Compton (Metro Nashville PD)