Police: Man, 28, killed after gunfire at Mapco on Gallatin Pike South in Nashville

Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean
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A 28-year-old man was killed after an exchange of gunfire at a Mapco station on Gallatin Pike South in Nashville Friday night, according to police.

Courtlyn Hendricks was taken to TriStar Skyline Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Two red cars, one driven by Hendricks and the other by a brother, were parked at the Mapco. A gray Nissan Maxima with tinted windows blocked the vehicles and began shooting, according to police.

Hendricks and a friend returned fire, police said. All three vehicles fled the parking lot. The shooting was reported around 11 p.m.

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A motive wasn't immediately determined. Detectives are still trying to locate the Nissan and those inside.

Anyone with information can call 615-742-7463.

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