Naked Man Shoots And Kills 4 People In Nashville Waffle House; Identified And On The Run
At least four people died when a nearly nude gunman opened fire at a Waffle House restaurant near Nashville, Tennessee early Sunday, and police were issuing murder warrants as they hunted for the suspect.
Police identified Travis Reinking, 29, of Morton, Illinois who was believed to live near the restaurant, as a suspect in the carnage. They said the gunman’s vehicle was registered to him and a shirtless man wearing pants believed to be Reinking was spotted in woods near the restaurant.
“Murder warrants are now being drafted against Travis Reinking,” police said on Twitter.
Although police were referring to Reinking as “a person of interest,” police said “person of interest is synonymous to suspect” in this case.
The gunman, who was naked except for a green jacket, shot and killed two people in the parking lot of the restaurant in southeast Nashville. He then entered the restaurant and opened fire, police said, killing one patron and wounding another, who later died. One diner who had hidden near the restrooms dashed out and pulled the rifle from the gunman.
The death toll could have been higher if not for fast action by a 29-year-old “hero” who snatched away the shooter’s AR-15 assault-type rifle, likely saving many more lives, said Nashville Police.
“The shots had stopped so he decided to rush the gunman, actually wrestled that assault rifle away, tossed it over the counter and, at that point, the gunman fled,” police said. As he ran away, the shooter discarded the jacket, which contained additional ammunition, according to police.
Source: The Source
READ ALSO: 6 shortcuts that can take you from broke to rich
More Stories
LASODA, LAGAME JOIN FORCES TO CHAMPION INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
By: Motunrayo Aniwura In a major step toward building a more inclusive and fair society, the Lagos State Office for...
GAS EXPLOSION KILLS ONE, INJURES SIX IN ONITSHA
By: Motunrayo Aniwura The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed a gas explosion at the Onitsha Head Bridge...
10 INMATES FLEE NEW ORLEANS JAIL AFTER SLIPPING THROUGH TOILET WALL OPENING
By: Motunrayo Aniwura Ten inmates broke out of a New Orleans jail early Friday morning after escaping through...
POLICE CONFIRM KILLING OF FINAL-YEAR STUDENT IN BENUE, SAYING ‘THEY SHOT AT OUR OFFICERS FIRST’
By: Motunrayo Aniwura The Benue State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of a young woman,...
ADAMAWA POLICE TAKE CUSTODY OF FOUND CHILD, REQUEST INFORMATION TO LOCATE FAMILY
By: Motunrayo Aniwura The Adamawa State Police Command has taken custody of a missing child. The child, a little...
US SUPREME COURT REJECTS TRUMP’S BID TO RESUME DEPORTATION
Agency report The US Supreme Court on Friday rejected an effort by the Trump administration to restart deportations of alleged...