Teen boy shot in East Nashville, police say

Published: Oct. 17, 2022 at 12:43 PM CDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) -- A teenager is in the hospital after a Sunday night shooting in East Nashville.

Police say a 15-year-old boy was shot on South Sixth Street late Sunday night. The boy was standing in a parking lot when he was shot.

According to police, the boy felt a pain in his foot. He walked to a nearby residence where he was given first aid until a medic arrived.

He told officials he had no possible suspect description or other information to provide officers.

Investigators say the teen’s injuries are not life-threatening.