NASHVILLE — Central Precinct detectives Monday charged Allen J. Crump, 22, with felony reckless aggravated assault in connection with Sunday’s 1 a.m. gunfire at 2nd Avenue North and Commerce Street that wounded or grazed 8 innocent bystanders, none critically.
Numerous interviews and follow up by detectives from the precinct and the Specialized Investigations Division’s Crime Gun Unit led to Crump’s Madison home. He was cooperative and admitted to shooting a 9 millimeter pistol. The gun was recovered from the home.
WSMV reported: Police said several persons were gathered in the area when the two suspects reportedly began arguing over a dog that was with one of the men. The man with the dog allegedly pulled out a handgun during the dispute.
The second suspect then left but returned a few minutes later armed with a gun and accompanied by several other men. There was an exchange of gunfire between the parties.
At the time of the gunfire, Crump was involved in a dispute with another man who also fired shots. Efforts continue to confirm that individual’s identity.
Crump is jailed in lieu of $120,000 bond.
