Nashville police fatally shot a 54-year-old man who was armed with a sword outside a sedan where a woman was reportedly being held against her will on Saturday, authorities said. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is leading the investigation into the fatal officer-involved shooting, which occurred on Cheshire Drive.
Officers encountered the man outside his Hyundai sedan and he was armed with the sword, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. A woman was inside the vehicle and authorities stated she was reportedly being held against her will. Her condition has not been released.
Details regarding the confrontation and what prompted the officer to open fire have not been released. The TBI has taken the lead on the investigation into the incident.