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Police release photos of suspect in fatal restaurant shooting

Dec. 7, 2020 in Crime, News
Police release photos of suspect in fatal restaurant shooting

The suspect in the shooting at New King Mao restaurant on Dec. 2, 2020. Photo: Clarksville Now/CPD


CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Police are still searching for the shooter in a homicide at New King Mao restaurant last week, and on Monday they released photos.

At about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, a man was shot inside the restaurant on Needmore Road.

The suspect in the shooting at New King Mao restaurant on Dec. 2, 2020. (CPD)
The suspect in the shooting at New King Mao restaurant on Dec. 2, 2020. (CPD)
Clarksville Police respond to the shooting at King Mao restaurant on Dec. 2, 2020.
Clarksville Police respond to the shooting at King Mao restaurant on Dec. 2, 2020.
Clarksville Police respond to the shooting at King Mao restaurant on Dec. 2, 2020.
Clarksville Police respond to the shooting at King Mao restaurant on Dec. 2, 2020.
Clarksville Police respond to the shooting at King Mao restaurant on Dec. 2, 2020.
Clarksville Police respond to the shooting at King Mao restaurant on Dec. 2, 2020.

Seth Stephens, 28, died as a result of his injuries, according to police.

The suspect, who was wearing all black clothing and a surgical style face mask, fled near Needmore and Union Hall Road prior to officers’ arrival, according to Detective Michael Patterson.

If anyone recognizes the clothing belonging to someone that may live in the area of the crime or has any other information in regards to this incident, please contact Detective Carlton, 931-648-0656, ext. 5172, Tipsline 931-645-8477, or go online and submit a tip anonymously at P3tips.com/591

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