Nashville, Tennessee – The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department announced the arrest of the suspected gunman involved in a fatal shooting during an Easter Sunday brunch. Anton Rucker, a 46-year-old convicted felon, was apprehended in Princeton, Kentucky without incident according to authorities. Rucker is currently being held in Kentucky on a fugitive from justice warrant issued by Nashville police.
Rucker, who was on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list, is accused of opening fire inside the Roasted Salemtown restaurant, resulting in the death of 33-year-old Allen Beachem. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Sunday, with Rucker allegedly shooting five people, leading to one fatality. Nashville police indicated that the shooting escalated from an altercation between two individuals during the restaurant’s Sunday brunch service.
Following the tragic event, Roasted Salemtown released a statement expressing sorrow over the incident and offering thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. The restaurant also emphasized its cooperation with authorities as they continue to investigate the crime.
In addition to the recent incident, Rucker has a history of criminal activity, including multiple convictions for aggravated assault, evading police, and drug trafficking. Despite his previous encounters with law enforcement, Rucker managed to evade capture until police located him in Kentucky.
Law enforcement officials underscored the severity of the situation, noting Rucker’s prior offenses and the tragic outcome of his actions during the Easter Sunday brunch shooting. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities working to gather more information and ensure justice is served.
As details continue to emerge, the community remains shocked and saddened by the senseless violence that took place at Roasted Salemtown. With Rucker in custody, authorities are focused on pursuing justice for the victims and their families affected by the tragic events of Easter Sunday.