12-year-old dies after being shot in Nashville, police say

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Nashville, North Carolina
intersection of Rep. John Lewis Way and Deaderick Street
Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Nashville North Carolina in Nashville, North Carolina: A 12-year-old boy, identified as Damarion Morehead, was shot in the head during an altercation near downtown Nashville on June 21. Officers assigned to the Entertainment District Unit responded around 7:30 p.m. to reports of gunfire near the intersection of Rep. John Lewis Way and Deaderick Street. The child was transported for emergency medical treatment but passed away from his injuries. Police are working to identify the gunman and determine the circumstances that led to the shooting.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Damarion Morehead Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

12-year-old dies after being shot in Nashville, police say

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