Murfreesboro fatal shooting on Friday

Murfreesboro Police Detectives are searching for the suspect who shot and killed a Murfreesboro man last night.

On Friday, June 21 at approximately 11:29 p.m., Murfreesboro Police Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Minor Street in reference to a disturbance between a group of people. Police were advised one of the individuals, who was reportedly intoxicated, had already left the area. The man was later found lying on the ground in the 1300 block of Eagle Street.

The preliminary investigation revealed the 25-year old victim, whose name is being withheld at this time, had been shot multiple times.

Personnel with the Rutherford County Emergency Medical Services (RCEMS) and Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department attempted to treat the victim for his injuries. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by RCEMS.

Anyone with any information pertaining to this fatal shooting is urged to call our Criminal Investigation Division at (615) 893-2717.