Police: Man arrested, another sought in 2022 fatal East Nashville 7-Eleven shooting
Deshawn L. Smith, 31, was arrested on charges of first-degree murder and aggravated robbery on Wednesday night, Nashville police said.
The arrest came after Smith was indicted on the charges in connection with a fatal shooting last April, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Smith is the second person to be arrested after a man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven in East Nashville.
Police announced Thursday afternoon that a third and final man, 19-year-old De'Tynn Smith, is wanted on charges of first-degree murder; attempted first-degree murder; aggravated robbery; and possession of a gun during the commission of a felony.
Anyone with knowledge of De’Tynn Smith’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward
Shooting tied to high-speed chase, wreck, carjacking and shootout with U.S. Marshals
The shooting left 37-year-old Tywane Miller dead and a woman injured the afternoon of April 1, 2022, MNPD said. It happened in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven market that was set to open shortly afterward at the intersection of Gallatin Avenue and Maxwell Avenue.
An investigation showed Michael Dwight Clay, now 31, was in a Ford Flex that blocked in a Toyota sedan as it tried to leave the parking lot. Miller was driving the Toyota.
At least one person got out of the Ford and fired shots at the Toyota, police said. Miller was fatally shot, while a female passenger suffered non-life-threatening wounds to her jaw and hand.
The Ford then sped off and was spotted by an officer on Interstate 24 near the Shelby Avenue exit, MNPD said. A high-speed chase ensued and proceeded onto Interstate 40 east, where the Ford ran into the center retaining wall and four other vehicles. Nobody was hurt, police said.
The Ford then came to a stop on I-40 east between Fesslers Lane and Elm Hill Pike and its three occupants fled. The occupants then carjacked a 2013 Subaru Forester SUV driven by a Nashville man, according to police. The man was hit in the head with a gun but not seriously hurt.
The Subaru was discovered abandoned later that night in a Bordeaux neighborhood, according to police.
MNPD later announced charges of criminal homicide and aggravated robbery against Clay, who was at large for months after the shooting. They also announced an aggravated assault charge against him, connected with the woman's shooting.
Clay was shot by U.S. Marshals after MNPD said he fired upon them first with an AR-15 style rifle as they attempted to serve him warrants at an apartment last August. He was
No additional details on Smith's arrest or his initial court date were available Thursday morning. Clay's next court date is set for April 13.
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