On the evening of Sunday, June 28, 2020, Antonio Merritt, a 37-year-old male, was fatally shot at the RiverChase apartment complex on Joseph Avenue in Nashville, Tennessee. The shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. outside of the F building of the complex. Patrol officers responded to a call of a person shot and found Merritt inside an apartment. He was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
East Precinct detectives investigating the homicide stated they were pursuing
strong leads in the case. It is believed that the individuals responsible for the shooting fled the area in a blue Infiniti SUV. The Metro Nashville Police Department urged anyone with information regarding the murder of Antonio Merritt to contact Crime Stoppers, noting that callers could remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The case is now listed on Nashville's Cold Case website, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities continue to seek information from the public to help solve this crime.
