Search for suspect underway in deadly Hendersonville shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - One man is dead after he was shot in Hendersonville on Wednesday afternoon
According to Hendersonville Police, Mark McCord Jr., 21, was shot in the front yard at his home in the 100 block of Cole Court on Wednesday afternoon. McCord was taken to a local hospital where he later died.
HPD officers spotted a white Chevrolet Equinox near Walton Ferry Road and Main Street and pursued the vehicle. The chase ended in North Nashville at Weakley Avenue and Brick Church Pike and four people ran from the car. Three were apprehended but police continue to search for the fourth person.
McCord’s parents work for the Nashville Fire Department, who provided this statement on Wednesday:
“The McCords are part of the Nashville Fire Department family and our deepest sympathies are with them.”
HPD said the suspect is believed to be armed and could still be in the Brick Church Pike and Weakley Avenue area.
The following suspects were arrested:
- Quentin Taylor, 21 - Charged with 1st-degree murder and evading arrest
- Dominic Smith, 20 - Charged with 1st-degree murder and evading arrest
- Indyja Mitchell, 26 - Charged with evading by motor vehicle, no driver’s license, speeding, traffic control device and stop sign.
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The fourth suspect was identified as Woodrow Sales Jr., 31, of Nashville. Sales is wanted for 1st-degree murder and evading arrest.
The investigation into the shooting remains active and police are asking anyone with information to call 615-822-1111.