Pedicab Driver Charged in Fatal Downtown Nashville Shooting

Christopher Jones, a 22-year-old pedicab driver from White House, was indicted on a second-degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of a passenger in downtown Nashville. The incident occurred last year outside Bridgestone Arena.

Police reported that the shooting took place on October 18, 2025, following a dispute over the fare for a ride. Adrian Rivas-Romo, a visitor from Memphis, sustained injuries in the incident and was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He died at the hospital.

Jones told investigators that he fired the weapon in self-defense. He stated that one of Rivas-Romo’s friends punched him in the back of the head before Rivas-Romo approached him. Jones claimed the threat was immediate when he returned fire.

A Davidson County grand jury reviewed the evidence and determined that the shooting was not legally justified. The jury concluded that Jones did not act in self-defense, leading to the murder indictment.

Jones turned himself in to the Metro Nashville Police Department’s Warrants Division after receiving notice of the charges. He is currently jailed on a bond set at $25,000.

The case centers on the interaction between the driver and the passenger, which escalated from a financial disagreement to a physical confrontation. Police have confirmed that the grand jury’s decision moved the case from an investigation to formal criminal proceedings.