Police investigating ‘road rage incident’ that left 1 dead, 1 injured in Murfreesboro
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities blocked off a road in Murfreesboro Saturday night to investigate a shooting involving a motorist and some motorcyclists that turned deadly.
At 9:05 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, the Murfreesboro Police Department announced on social media that South Rutherford Boulevard was closed from Southeast Broad Street/Manchester Highway to Church Street amid the investigation into the “possible road rage incident.”
According to officials, during the incident — which involved the driver of an SUV and a group of people riding motorcycles — shots were fired and two people were hit. Both individuals were brought to the hospital.
Motorists were asked to seek an alternate routes as officials continued to investigate the scene. About three hours after announcing the crash, law enforcement confirmed the road was back open.
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On Sunday, April 14, the Murfreesboro Police Department updated its social media post, saying two motorcyclists were shot during the “road rage incident” on South Rutherford Boulevard, which took place just before 7:45 p.m. on Saturday.
According to authorities, one of the shooting victims died, but the other is in stable condition.
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Meanwhile, police said they took the SUV driver — identified as 49-year-old Joseph Gann –into custody. He reportedly faces multiple charges, but there is no word on the nature of those charges.
Officials said detectives are still trying to determine what caused the incident. No additional details have been released about Saturday night’s shooting.
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