Wednesday, October 7, 2009

21-year-old shot, killed on golf course

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Metro police are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon at the Nashboro Golf Club, located on Nashboro Boulevard between Murfreesboro and Bell roads in southeast Nashville. Police spokesperson Kristin Mumford said a 21-year-old man was walking near the ninth hole at about 3:20 p.m. when he was shot. Golfers in the area reported hearing four shots. They turned around and saw the man, who then collapsed. The victim, indentified as Dontrell Nathaniel McFadden, was transported to Southern Hills Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. It is not known who fired the shots. A road runs alongside the golf course where the shooting occurred. Police have not said whether they believe the shooting was a drive-by. The investigation is ongoing.

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