Man shot, teen arrested in robbery of rifle-turned shooting in Nashville, police say

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A teen has been charged with especially aggravated robbery after a man was shot last month in Nashville.

Metro Nashville Police say the crime happened on March 17 along the 3400 block of Timber Trail Drive in Nashville.

Investigators say Bre’ohnn Blackmun, 17, met a 21-year-old man to purchase an AR-style gun, but he allegedly double-crossed him. According to police, at the time of the deal, the 17-year-old attempted to rob the man at gunpoint.

“The victim, who was struck in the thigh during a struggle over the weapon, managed to drive off, leaving the suspect behind,” police said.

The teen is charged in juvenile court, per Metro Nashville Police.