Two brothers die in shooting at Parkwood Park

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that ended in the deaths of two young men on Sunday night in North Nashville.

According to police, an exchange of gunfire erupted around 7 p.m. on Sunday near the entrance of Parkwood Park on Vailview Drive and two brother were killed as a result. 23-year-old Quintarius Newbell and 19-year-old Keianthony Newbell died from the gunfire. They lived close to the park.

MNPD detectives said they are pursuing strong leads in the shooting and as the investigation continues into what led to the deadly shooting.

Homicide Unit detectives are pursuing leads in tonight's fatal shooting of 2 males in their late teens at Parkwood Park off Vailview Dr. Interviews are being conducted now to determine the circumstances.
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) October 10, 2022

Another shooting occured over the weekend that proved deadly in North Nashville.

Police were called to the intersection of Cockrill Street and Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd late Saturday night where 42-year-old Sidney Stewart was shot in the head while sitting in a vehicle at the traffic light.

He was taken to Vanderbilt Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

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