Nashville Police Investigate Fatal Assault Case

Detectives seek public help in identifying suspect in Nashville homicide.

Homicide detectives in Nashville are working to identify a suspect involved in a fatal assault that occurred on Monday night. The incident resulted in the death of 59-year-old James Sutton at the intersection of South 5th and Russell Streets. Surveillance images reveal the suspect engaged in a physical altercation with Sutton, which led to Sutton being pushed to the ground, sustaining severe injuries to his head and spinal cord. The investigation has determined that Sutton was not struck by a vehicle during the incident.

Authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance. Anyone with information about the suspect or his location is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a $5,000 cash reward in homicide cases.

For further details, you can view the [surveillance images](https://www.nashville.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/Homicide%20Suspect%201.PNG) here.

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Arrest Made in Gallatin Pike Shooting

A 29-year-old man named Juan Ramirez-Guerra has been arrested for the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Edin Delacruz-Reyes behind a business on Gallatin Pike South in Madison. The shooting occurred after the two separated from a group in a parking lot, leading to multiple gunshots being heard. Reyes was taken to Skyline Medical Center where he passed away, and Ramirez-Guerra is now charged with criminal homicide, held on a $150,000 bond. For additional details, please visit the official Nashville Government website.