3 Men Convicted of Murder in 2023 Hendersonville Shooting

Trio sentenced to life in prison for killing of 21-year-old Mark McCord Jr.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:49am

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An extreme close-up of a spent shell casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the physical evidence of a violent crime.The grim aftermath of a fatal shooting exposes the harsh realities of gun violence in one Tennessee community.Hendersonville Today

Three men - Woodrow Sales, Dominic Smith, and Quentin Taylor - were convicted of first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of 21-year-old Mark McCord Jr. in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The men were sentenced to life in prison following a four-day jury trial.

Why it matters

Violent crime and gun violence remain major concerns in the Hendersonville community, with this case highlighting the need for continued efforts to address root causes and improve public safety.

The details

According to Sumner County District Attorney General Thomas Dean, McCord was shot and killed in the front yard of his Cole Court home in Hendersonville on February 8, 2023. A fourth suspect, Indyja Mitchell, was also arrested and charged with evading police, driving without a license, speeding, and disobeying traffic signals in connection to the shooting.

  • The shooting occurred on February 8, 2023.
  • The three men were convicted following a four-day jury trial.
  • Sentencing on the remaining charges is scheduled for May 29.

The players

Woodrow Sales

One of the three men convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mark McCord Jr.

Dominic Smith

One of the three men convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mark McCord Jr.

Quentin Taylor

One of the three men convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Mark McCord Jr.

Mark McCord Jr.

The 21-year-old victim who was shot and killed in the front yard of his home in Hendersonville.

Indyja Mitchell

The fourth suspect arrested and charged with evading police, driving without a license, speeding, and disobeying traffic signals in connection to the shooting.

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What they’re saying

“Violent crime and gun violence remain major concerns in the Hendersonville community, with this case highlighting the need for continued efforts to address root causes and improve public safety.”

— Thomas Dean, Sumner County District Attorney General

What’s next

Sentencing on the remaining charges for the three convicted men is scheduled for May 29.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the ongoing challenges Hendersonville faces in addressing gun violence and the need for comprehensive solutions that address the underlying factors contributing to these incidents.