NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A man who was wanted for attempted murder has been shot and killed during an exchange of gunfire with Metro officers on the Division Street Bridge.
According to police, Officer Clayton Lewis was grazed on the leg. The suspect, later identified as Tadarius Milan Hunt, 29, was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
You can watch the police body camera video in the player above. Content warning advised.
The video shows that Hunt was jogging on the sidewalk when an officer spotted him and asked him to stop. Hunt continued moving until he encountered Lewis on the other side of the bridge.
"You better stop. You better stop," Lewis said.
That's when the video shows that Hunt showed a gun and started shooting at the officer. The two exchanged gunfire before Hunt was shot.
Hunt was wanted for the shooting at Nashville Rescue Mission on Sunday that injured a security guard. Rev. Glenn Cranfield, with the Nashville Rescue Mission, told NewsChannel 5 said Hunt had been causing problems at the location.
According to police, the incident started when the guard, Cedrick Wilson, told the people inside the center to leave one of the public rooms to allow the janitor to clean.
Hunt didn't want to leave, and began to cause a scene. Wilson warned him that he would call police if he refused to leave. Hunt threatened to shoot Wilson before he left the building.
"Cedrick was injured in a targeted shooting outside the facility following a guest related safety incident earlier in the day," the Mission said in a statement. "Cedrick is known for his heart and dedication to the men we serve each day. While we cannot always prevent what happens beyond our doors, the safety of our staff and guests is our priority. We are grateful for the ongoing efforts to maintain a secure environment for everyone at our facilities."
When Wilson finished his work shift, Rescue Mission leaders tell us he was shot in the chest in the parking lot. Police found seven shell casings during the investigation.
Wilson underwent surgery for multiple gunshot wounds and is expected to survive.
"He is now recovering in the hospital and remains in good spirits," the Mission said in a statement.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now investigating the shooting involving the Metro officer.
"At this time, this investigation remains active and ongoing," the TBI said in a release. "TBI agents are working to independently determine the series of events leading to the shooting, including collecting evidence and conducting interviews. Throughout the process, investigative findings will be shared with the district attorney general for his further review and consideration. The TBI acts solely as fact-finders in its cases and does not determine whether an officer was justified in these matters. That decision rests with the district attorney general requesting TBI’s Involvement."
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