One Arrested, One Critical After Shooting in La Vergne; No Additional Suspects Sought

One person has been arrested and another is in severe condition following a gunshot incident in La Vergne. The incident happened in the 1700 block of Briarhill Court on Thursday at approximately 3:10 p.m.According to WSMV, the victim was identified by the La Vergne Police Department as a 46-year-old La Vergne resident who was shot once and is currently battling for his life.

Authorities did not actively pursue any other suspects in connection with the shooting because, according to information made public, a 51-year-old lady was arrested on the site. “There is no threat to the public, and people are asked to avoid the area while we continue our investigation,” the La Vergne Police Department said in a statement that was shared on Facebook and referenced by both WKRN and the previously mentioned WSMV article.

Since the incident, police have continued their investigation in an effort to determine the series of events leading up to the almost fatal confrontation. Nevertheless, specific details regarding the reason for the shooting or the suspect-victim relationship have not yet been made public.

The identity of the person who was arrested has not yet been made public, and neither the police department nor city officials have disclosed any other details regarding the suspect. In order to allow law enforcement to carry out their duties effectively, the authorities inform the public that they have no reason to fear more violence and advise them to avoid the area. “There is no threat to the public, and people are asked to avoid the area while we continue our investigation,” the La Vergne Police Department said in a social media update, emphasizing this.

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