Teenager Fatally Shot at Nashville Apartment Complex, Investigation Underway
A 16-year-old male was fatally shot at the Preserve at Highland Ridge Apartments located on Dickerson Pike in Nashville. The circumstances of the shooting are currently under investigation.
Nashville, TN, September 23, 2026 —
A 16-year-old male has died following a shooting incident at the Preserve at Highland Ridge Apartments in Nashville. The fatal shooting occurred at the apartment complex situated on Dickerson Pike.
Authorities have confirmed that the victim was a teenager. Details regarding the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the time it occurred and the identity of the shooter or shooters, have not yet been released.
The Nashville Police Department is leading the investigation into the incident. Officials have stated that the circumstances of the shooting are currently under active investigation. No further information regarding potential suspects, motives, or the sequence of events leading up to the fatality has been made public at this time.
The Preserve at Highland Ridge Apartments is a residential complex located in the northern part of Nashville along Dickerson Pike. The area where the incident took place is a part of the city’s broader urban landscape. Information about the victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, as is standard procedure in such cases.
Investigators are working to gather all available facts and evidence to determine how the shooting occurred and to identify any individuals involved. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to release more details as they become available and as the investigation progresses. The specific details of the investigation process and findings are not yet available.
Story summarized from the original created by Danica Sauter on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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