Monday, May 04, 2026

TN: Nashville - Man Shoots Burglary Suspect as Suspect Attempts Disarm

MNPD said a 56-year-old man was watching TV in his bedroom when a man wearing a medical mask entered the room and demanded money. The suspect was later identified as 45-year-old Derick Mercer.

The 56-year-old then grabbed his gun that was sitting next to him. MNPD said Mercer jumped across the bed and grabbed the gun.

During the struggle, a shot was fired, striking Mercer in the chest, MNPD said.

MNPD said the 56-year-old man told police he knew Mercer and that he had been at his home earlier that day. He also said that he did not know that it was Mercer who entered his room at the time of the incident.


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