Update, 3:30 p.m.: The victim crashed a Jeep Grand Cherokee into the front porch of a house on Wild Fern Lane. The porch railing was destroyed, and the Jeep missed the house by just inches, according to Clarksville Now news partner Dash 10 Media.
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A man was shot today in north Clarksville, and police are asking the public to avoid the area.
At about 12:45 p.m., police were called to a shooting on Wild Fern Lane, off of Tobacco Road, according to police spokesman Scott Beaubien. They found a man who had been shot in the side. He was flown by LifeFlight helicopter to Nashville, and his status has not been released.
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Detectives are processing the scene, and CPD is asking motorists to find an alternate route until the scene can be cleared.
“It is believed that this is an isolated incident and detectives are asking for anyone in the immediate area of Wild Fern Lane, Tobacco Road and Sandburg Drive to review their security cameras for any activity between the hours of 12:30 and 12:45 p.m.,” Beaubien said.
The victim was driving a gold Jeep Grand Cherokee. Anyone with a video that shows that vehicle is asked to call 911 immediately.
Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to please contact Detective Steinlage at 931-648-0656, ext. 5472. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, call the Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipsline 931-645-8477, or go online and submit a tip at P3tips.com/591.
