NASHVILLE — A 20-year-old college basketball standout was fatally shot Sunday night on a busy Nashville interstate as he drove home with classmates, authorities confirmed. The Fisk University student-athlete died from his injuries after the vehicle he was in was struck by gunfire, triggering a crash and sparking an ongoing investigation by Metro Nashville police.
Shooting on Interstate 65 Leaves Player Dead
According to Metro Nashville Police Department officials, the shooting unfolded around 8 p.m. on Interstate 65 North near the I-40 interchange as the group was headed back to campus following a gymnastics event at the fairgrounds. Witnesses reported that a dark sedan pulled alongside the student’s car before multiple rounds were fired, striking the driver in the head.
The victim’s vehicle, a white Nissan Sentra, lost control and spun into oncoming traffic, colliding with a red pickup truck. The shooter’s vehicle fled the scene, and police believe it may have sustained damage, including possible windshield breakage.
University Community Mourns Promising Student-Athlete
Fisk University announced that the student, a business administration major and key player on the men’s basketball team, succumbed to his wounds at a medical center early Monday. The university’s leadership expressed profound sorrow, describing him as a bright, charismatic young man deeply valued by teammates and classmates.
In statements shared by the school, officials highlighted the impact he had on campus both on and off the court and offered support services to students and staff affected by the tragedy.
Police Ask Public for Tips as Investigation Continues
Investigators say the motive behind the highway shooting remains unknown, and they are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage of the area around the time of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a cash reward.
Authorities continue to piece together details of the case as the community grieves the loss of the young athlete.
