Homicide detectives are actively pursuing leads in the murder of a man outside a home at 2207 Maplecrest Drive on Monday morning. The victim, who has not yet been positively identified, was reportedly lured to the location by a woman around 1 a.m. The property includes a short-term rental that was not in use at the time of the incident.
According to the investigation, the victim arrived with a woman who led him toward the rear of the property. A gunman, who had been waiting nearby, approached the victim and shot him multiple times. The victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Both the gunman and the woman fled together.
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Currently, there is no known connection between the individuals involved and the Maplecrest Drive property.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this case to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000 in homicide cases.
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