Mother Reportedly Aids Police in Identifying Suspect in Fatal Nashville Shooting
The mother of Edgar Saul Beltran Jr., a suspect in a deadly May shooting at a Nashville gas station, reportedly helped police identify him. Beltran Jr. is charged with criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, and a felony probation violation in…
Nashville, TN, August 6, 2026 —
Authorities have identified Edgar Saul Beltran Jr. as a suspect in a deadly shooting incident that occurred in May at a Nashville gas station. Reports indicate that Beltran Jr.’s mother played a role in assisting law enforcement in identifying her son in connection with the case.
Beltran Jr. faces multiple charges stemming from the incident, including criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide, and a felony probation violation. The shooting resulted in the deaths of two individuals.
The specific details surrounding how the mother reportedly assisted police in the identification process were not provided. The timeline of events leading to Beltran Jr.’s arrest and the current status of his legal proceedings were also not detailed in the provided information.
The investigation into the May shooting and the subsequent charges against Beltran Jr. are ongoing. Further information regarding the case is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Chasity Maynard on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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