On a Thursday evening in Nashville, 66-year-old Charles Smith was fatally shot in what police have described as an apparent targeted murder. The incident occurred outside of Resha's Market on 25th Avenue North. Smith, a male, was a familiar face in the area, often known to spend time with friends near the market.
According to witness accounts, the gunman, who was wearing a black ski mask, rounded a corner of the building, saw Smith, and immediately opened fire.
After the shooting, the assailant quickly fled the scene on foot. North Precinct officers responded to the shooting call at 7:55 p.m. and found Smith on the sidewalk. He was transported to a local hospital where he died shortly after his arrival.
Homicide Unit detectives began an investigation, working to identify the shooter and ascertain a motive for the killing. At the time of the initial reports, no arrests had been made, and the suspect remained unidentified. Law enforcement officials urged anyone with information regarding the gunman to contact Crime Stoppers, offering a cash reward for tips leading to an arrest in the homicide case. There have been no subsequent public announcements identifying a suspect or detailing any arrests in connection with the murder of Charles Smith.
