Two Convicted Felons Charged After East Nashville Mini Mart Shooting Leaves 2 Hurt

Authorities say the incident involved Dajuan Pointer, 31, and William Greer, 32, both with prior convictions.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Two men, Dajuan Pointer and William Greer, both convicted felons, have been charged following a shooting incident at an East Nashville Mini Mart that left two people injured. Pointer allegedly entered the store wearing a ski mask, pointed a gun at a customer, and fired, striking Greer and his girlfriend. Greer then drew his own gun and returned fire before fleeing the scene.

Why it matters

The shooting highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and the challenges of keeping firearms out of the hands of convicted felons, who are prohibited from possessing guns. The incident also raises questions about the effectiveness of supervised release programs for prior offenders.

The details

According to investigators, Pointer entered the Mini Mart on McFerrin Avenue, pointed a gun at a customer, and fired, striking Greer and his 31-year-old girlfriend. Surveillance video showed Greer fall to the ground, draw a gun, and fire back before fleeing the scene. Pointer also fled, discarding a stolen pistol. Pointer was later arrested in Bellevue, while Greer is being treated for gunshot wounds to his knee and hand. Greer's girlfriend was also hospitalized with a gunshot wound to her buttocks.

  • The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the Mini Mart on McFerrin Avenue in East Nashville.
  • Pointer was arrested on Tuesday evening in Bellevue.

The players

Dajuan Pointer

A 31-year-old convicted felon who is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, felony reckless endangerment, gun theft, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and use of a gun in the commission of a dangerous felony. He also has prior federal convictions for gun crimes.

William Greer

A 32-year-old convicted felon who was shot during the incident and is being treated for gunshot wounds to his knee and hand. A state arrest warrant has been issued for him for unlawful gun possession by a convicted felon, and he is on supervised federal release for prior firearm offenses.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Dajuan Pointer's bail, and William Greer will face charges for unlawful gun possession by a convicted felon.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of keeping guns out of the hands of convicted felons and the need for stronger measures to prevent gun violence, including better enforcement of laws prohibiting felons from possessing firearms and more effective supervision of offenders on release.