Easter Sunday Gunman Fatally Shoots 1, Injures 4 in Bustling Germantown Nashville Coffee Shop

During Easter brunch, a tragic incident unfolded at a coffee shop in Nashville. A gunman sparked a hail of bullets, resulting in the loss of one life and leaving four others injured, according to the local police.

Images of the alleged shooter and his vehicle were made public by the police.

Germantown Cofee Shop Shooting

According to authorities, the shooting occurred at approximately 3 p.m. as an individual began firing shots inside a local coffee shop.

"Detectives are working to determine the motive for this gunman opening fire during Sunday brunch at Roasted on Garfield St.," stated a post by Metro Nashville Police on X, formerly Twitter.

Tragically, five individuals were struck, resulting in the loss of one man's life. Additionally, five individuals sustained gunshot wounds, fortunately, their injuries were not critical.

Another person was taken to the hospital due to a possible graze wound, which was described as a minor scratch potentially caused by contact with sharp furniture.

Lastly, a pregnant woman experienced a panic attack and sought medical attention as a precautionary measure, despite not being injured.

To clarify, a total of eight individuals were transported to multiple hospitals after the shooting incident, tragically resulting in the loss of one life. Upon reaching the location, authorities promptly shared surveillance images of the suspected shooter.

According to Metro Police's Don Aaron, an altercation took place during that time period and quickly escalated to the point where one of the men pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots.

Authorities said the individual who was tragically killed is believed to be the person with whom the shooter had a conflict.

"From the scene, a total of 8 individuals were transported," Aaron continued. Although the motive for the shooting is still unclear, Aaron suggested that it might be as simple as one person invading another person's space.

According to the police, this incident was not a shoot-out, and there is no evidence to suggest that the individuals involved were acquainted.

Nashville, Tennesee Shooting During Busy Easter Sunday

A surveillance footage showed the suspect fled the scene in a Mercedes GLS 450. MNPD Cmdr. Anthony McClain mentioned that there has been a change in ownership at the coffee shop in the past year. However, prior to this, law enforcement did not encounter any notable problems at Roasted, News Nation Now reported.

McClain reported that the surveillance footage captured a scene of intense commotion in the aftermath of the shooting. Many individuals were seen in a state of panic, desperately attempting to flee the shop and evade the gunfire, while others displayed acts of defiance against the suspect.

The investigation is being led by the police department's homicide team.

According to authorities, the police have made significant progress in identifying the individual responsible for the incident. However, they are currently withholding the suspect's name.

If you have any information that could assist the authorities, please contact 615-862-8600.