NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The tragic incident that unfolded last week in Hermitage has left the community reeling. Two teenagers lost their lives in what the Metro Nashville Police Department has described as a “targeted” shooting that took place at the Hermitage Flat Apartments on Old Hickory Boulevard just before 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Authorities have now identified the victims of this senseless act of violence. Seventeen-year-old Camron McGlothen and 18-year-old Reginald Smart were the two young individuals who were fatally shot in the apartment complex. Smart had been residing with McGlothen at the time of the incident, adding to the heartbreaking nature of this tragedy.
Upon arrival at the scene, both teens were found unresponsive. Although McGlothen was rushed to the hospital, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Sadly, Smart was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving a community in mourning and seeking answers.
The Metro Nashville Police Department is currently investigating the case and believes that three suspects were involved in the heinous act that resulted in the loss of these young lives. The authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the perpetrators or the motive behind the double homicide to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
As the investigation continues and the community grapples with this devastating loss, the families and loved ones of Camron McGlothen and Reginald Smart are left to grieve and seek justice for the lives cut short in a senseless act of violence. The impact of this tragedy reverberates throughout the city of Nashville, serving as a stark reminder of the need for peace and unity in the face of such heartbreaking events.