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Security guard shot while on patrol at Antioch apartment complex, police say

Security guard shot while on patrol at Antioch apartment complex police say

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, a security guard was shot while on patrol at the Avana Collins Creek apartments in Antioch early Monday morning.

The shooting incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. at the complex on Bell Road. The security guard, hired by Saint Michael’s Security, was checking on a “suspicious” person in the pavilion area when the suspect opened fire, before the security guard could open up any kind of conversation. 

The security guard was hit in the chest, but a bulletproof vest saved him from serious harm and is expected to survive.

Police are searching for one suspect following a shooting in which one man was injured. There are K9 units deployed as well as a helicopter to locate the suspect, who remains at large. 

Details: Suspect was seen in all black. More information will be coming as Metro detectives continue their investigation.

If you have information, contact the Metro Nashville Police Department, 615-862-8600.

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