Two suspects sought after Murfreesboro man shot on Veterans Parkway

A man was shot in the 4500 block of Veterans Parkway in Murfreesboro around 10 p.m. on Monday night. Detectives are actively searching for two suspects connected to the incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital after being found on the road.

Murfreesboro Police Department officers closed all westbound lanes of the highway overnight to secure the scene and process evidence. The roadway has since reopened to traffic. The shooting occurred in a busy corridor near residential neighborhoods and shopping centers in the area.

Investigators describe the two individuals they are seeking as a man in black clothing and another in gray. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office are providing backup for the manhunt. Police also deployed drone units to scan the surrounding area from the air.

Resident James Carter, who lives near the intersection, told the Herald that he heard multiple gunshots around 10:15 p.m. He said emergency vehicles arrived within minutes. The Murfreesboro Police Department asks anyone with information about the shooting or the suspects to call 615-893-1311.

The department continues to work the case as detectives review surveillance footage from nearby businesses. No further details regarding the victim's condition were released on Tuesday morning. The investigation remains ongoing as officers canvass the neighborhood for witnesses.