Specialized Investigations detectives have arrested a mother and son in connection with a shooting that occurred on May 28 on Rio Vista Drive, which left a man seriously injured. The incident reportedly happened during an argument.
Detectives apprehended Michelle Thornton, 43, and her son Deandre Thornton, 18, on Tuesday afternoon. They were located traveling in a car and were successfully stopped in the 400 block of Gallatin Pike N. During the arrest, two firearms, a nine-millimeter pistol and a .40 caliber handgun, were recovered.
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Both Michelle and Deandre Thornton have been charged with attempted criminal homicide and gun possession during the commission of a felony. They are currently being held with a bond set at $510,000 each.
For more information, you can view the images of Michelle Thornton here and Deandre Thornton here.
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