Nashville Homicide Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting At Nolensville Pike Hookah Bar

From the City of Nashville:

March 5, 2021

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating Friday’s early morning fatal shooting of Edgardo Cruz-Reyes, 23, at the Hookah City Café, 4651 Nolensville Pike.

Officers responded at 3:45 a.m. and located Cruz-Reyes critically injured outside the business in the parking lot. He was transferred to Vanderbilt Medical Center where he died. A second man who was shot in the arm is recovering.

According to witnesses, a gunman opened fire inside the bar during a physical fight that reportedly stemmed from an argument about a woman. After the shooting, numerous patrons fled in vehicles and were not present when police arrived.

Anyone with information about Cruz-Reyes’ murder is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.

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