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One person died and seven others were injured in a shooting at a coffee shop in Nashville, Tennessee, on Easter Sunday. The incident was reportedly the result of an argument between two men during brunch at the coffee shop, with the suspect fleeing the scene in a Mercedes GLS 450. Police are searching for Anton Rucker, 46, a convicted felon with previous convictions for aggravated assault, felony drug charges, and gun charges, in connection with the shooting.
Nashville Coffee Shop Easter Shooting: 1 Dead, 7 Injured
A shooting at a Nashville coffee shop on Easter Sunday left one person dead and seven injured. An argument between two men at Roasted in the Salemtown neighborhood escalated when one man pulled out a gun, according to Metro Nashville Police Department spokesperson Don Aaron.
Police received calls about the shooting around 3 p.m., with the suspect fleeing the scene in a Mercedes GLS 450. Anton Rucker, 46, a convicted felon with previous assault and gun charges, is being sought by police in connection with the shooting, according to a post on X.
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Victims Identified in Nashville Shooting
The deceased has been identified as 33-year-old Allen Beachem, believed to be the other man involved in the altercation. Five others were shot and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while a sixth person had a graze wound. A pregnant woman, the seventh victim, was hospitalized after experiencing a panic attack.
An eyewitness account from a nearby playground described the terror as eight gunshots were heard, causing patrons to run from the restaurant in panic.
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