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James Span

Case from Nashville, TN dated Jan 17, 2020

Victim Details

James Span

Male

Nashville

TN

2020-01-17

51

James

Span

07/06/2026

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In a tragic turn of events, a verbal altercation inside a Nashville apartment led to the fatal shooting of 51-year-old James Span. The dispute, which began inside an apartment in the 800 block of Taylor Street, resulted in both Span and the suspect, Joseph D. Smith, also 51, being asked to leave the residence. Shortly after they departed, the sound of gunshots echoed through the alley behind the building.

Responding to the reports of gunfire, Metro Nashville Police officers arrived at the ...
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  • WSMV Nashville: Metro Police arrest suspect in Taylor Street fatal shooting
  • WZTV: Metro Police investigating shooting that left man dead inside van in North Nashville
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