In a tragic turn of events on a Friday afternoon in Antioch, Tennessee, 40-year-old Hispanic male Jose Vivas was fatally shot. The incident occurred just before noon on March 20, 2026, in the 5700 block of Crossings Boulevard. Vivas was reportedly with another man, working on a Hyundai Sonata, when gunshots suddenly rang out. He was discovered on the sidewalk near the vehicle, which was left parked in the center turn lane with its driver's door and hood open.
Emergency services
transported Vivas to a local hospital, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. According to his family, Vivas was known for purchasing vehicles that needed repairs, which he would then fix up and sell. This detail may provide some context to his activities on the day of his death. The man he was with at the time of the shooting fled the scene in Vivas's Toyota Corolla. The vehicle was later found abandoned at a nearby apartment complex.
As of now, homicide detectives are actively investigating the case and are pursuing leads. However, a suspect has not been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The motive behind the killing remains unclear. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers, offering a potential reward for tips that lead to an arrest.
