In the early evening of September 30, 2013, Lejuan A. Evans, a 29-year-old African-American man, was fatally wounded in what Nashville police described as a targeted attack. The shooting occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. in the Cheatham Place public housing development, specifically in the 1600 block of Delta Avenue. Evans, a resident of Taylor Street, was struck by multiple gunshots.
Emergency services responded to the scene and transported Evans by ambulance to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Central Precinct detectives immediately began an investigation into the homicide, working through the night to identify those involved and determine a motive for the murder.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, investigators reported that they had developed strong leads. They publicly appealed for assistance, urging anyone with information about the persons responsible to contact Crime Stoppers. A cash reward was offered for tips leading to an arrest. However, despite these initial strong leads, there have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in the killing of Lejuan A. Evans. The case, it appears, remains unresolved.
