Increased police presence reported in Spring Hill amid shooting investigation

Increased police presence reported in Spring Hill amid shooting investigation

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (WKRN) — Officials warned the Spring Hill community late Sunday afternoon about an increased police presence due to a shooting investigation on Ruben Road.

According to the Spring Hill Police Department, two houses — both of which were occupied — were hit with gunfire. However, there are no reports of injuries.

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Authorities said witnesses saw a black Jeep Wrangler leaving the scene shortly after they heard the gunfire.

“One possible suspect is described as a black male with dreads wearing tan shorts and a tank top,” police said in a Facebook post just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22.

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Then, shortly after 7 p.m., officials provided an update, saying there is no known danger to the public, but detectives are “actively following leads” at this time.

No additional details have been released about the shooting investigation.

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