Police identify teen killed at South Nashville apartment complex

Police believe the victim arrived at the Vultee Boulevard apartment complex to meet someone.
The shooting happened at the Hickory Creek Apartment Homes on Vultee Boulevard around 6:45 p.m.
Published: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:03 PM CDT|Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 11:08 PM CDT
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - An 18-year-old died after being shot at a South Nashville apartment complex on Thursday, Metro Police confirmed.

Police said Demon L. Floyd Jr., of Nashville, died in the shooting reported just before 6:45 p.m. at the Hickory Creek Apartment Homes located at 1150 Vultee Blvd. Police were called after a witness reported hearing shots and seeing a person down on the pavement. Floyd was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he later died.

Detectives believe Floyd came to the parking lot at the apartment complex to meet someone.

Anyone with information on the person responsible for killing Floyd is asked to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000 in homicide cases.