2 teens charged after man shot, killed on University Court

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 30-year-old man was shot and killed just south of downtown Nashville Thursday night.

The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. in the University Court neighborhood.

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  • 121 University Court shooting
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According to a release, Anthony Lee Buchanan Jr., 30, was found in an alley with multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

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Metro Department Housing Authority footage captured the shooting and the two suspects fleeing to a nearby apartment, according to Metro police. Detectives quickly responded to the apartment where two 14-year-olds, Tyrese Summers and Kimarion Henry, were located.

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Tyrese Summers (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)
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Kimarion Henry (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

During an interview with detectives, Summers and Henry admitted to their involvement in the shooting, which reportedly stemmed from Buchanan recently stealing $300 from Summers.

Metro police reported four handguns, as well as a large amount of marijuana and cocaine, were recovered from the apartment.

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Summers and Henry were charged in juvenile court with criminal homicide and juvenile handgun possession.

No additional information was immediately released.

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