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17-year-old Camron McGlothen and 18-year-old Reginald Smart killed in a “targeted” shooting at Hermitage Flat Apartments
After the victims were incapacitated, the suspects fled the apartment complex.
Officers from the Metro Nashville Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that targeted two teenagers on Saturday afternoon.
The victims, an 18-year-old and a 17-year-old male, sustained multiple gunshot wounds while they were standing near the breezeway of a building at Hermitage Flat Apartments on Old Hickory Boulevard.
Upon arrival at the complex at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, officers from the Hermitage Precinct found both young men lying on the ground.
Unfortunately, the 18-year-old succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while the 17-year-old passed away shortly after arriving at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
The 17-year-old victim has been identified as Camron McGlothen and 18-year-old victim has been identified as Reginald Smart.
Investigators suspect the involvement of three individuals in the incident. One of the suspects wore a ski mask when they approached the victims.
After the victims were incapacitated, the suspects fled the apartment complex.
While the 18-year-old victim remains unidentified, authorities urge anyone with information on the double homicide case to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
