Nashville Man on Community Corrections Arrested After 6-Person Shooting Incident
NASHVILLE—A Nashville resident under community corrections for a crime in Murfreesboro was arrested once more following a shooting incident leaving six wounded. The suspect, identified as Erik Dewaun Williams, 24, is now facing charges of felony reckless endangerment and unlawful gun possession by a felon.
Arrest Details
Reports indicated Williams was nabbed near the Soho Lounge on Bell Road in the early hours this past Sunday. Responding to a 911 call involving a weapons conflict, Metro Detectives noticed Williams in possession of a firearm, which he quickly discarded upon noticing the officers. A pursuit ensued, ending in Williams’ prompt capture and the recovery of the weapon.
Shooting Incident
Six individuals were wounded in the gunfire exchange, all immediately rushed to Vanderbilt Hospital for medical care. Victims included three individuals visiting from Columbia, Tennessee, and another three from Columbia and Spring Hill, Tennessee. The latter group was held up in a vehicle collision at the intersection of Bell Road and Murfreesboro Pike. Locals were advised to avoid the area to allow investigators to work.
Murfreesboro Background
Williams’ history with the law is not a new affair. With a string of convictions in Rutherford and Sumner Counties dating as far back as 2018, Williams was out on bond for pending felony charges from 2022. Furthermore, he was under community supervision due to previous convictions on corresponding charges.
In 2018, Williams was arrested by Murfreesboro Police on charges of attempted first-degree murder and reckless endangerment. The murder charge was dismissed a year later. However, he was found guilty of reckless endangerment, landing him under a community corrections sentence for 9 years. His arrest now threatens this resolution, which could mean serving the rest of his sentence if convicted again.
Current Status
As things stand, Williams remains held at the downtown Nashville detention center on a bail set at $300,000. Should more developments emerge on this case, our team will ensure our readers remain updated. Until then, remember—all suspects are judged innocent until proven guilty in court.
Reminder
While arrest records provide insight into the alleged crimes, they should never be taken as concrete proof of a committed crime. Until the case sees court time, the accused are granted innocence until proven otherwise.
