Blackman-area drive-by injures 63-year-old Murfreesboro man

Mar 23, 2021 at 11:02 am by Lisa Marchesoni

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office

One homeowner suffered injuries during a drive-by shooting Tuesday in the Blackman community near Murfreesboro, a Rutherford County Sheriff’s captain said.

The 63-year-old man is being treated for his injuries at a hospital, said Detective Capt. Britt Reed. His injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

He heard several shots fired into his Chadwick Drive home, the captain said. He was struck by one bullet.

“We believe at this time it was a targeted shooting,” Reed said.

Detectives were conducting interviews.

“We are following up on suspect leads,” Reed said.

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