Third Teen Charged in 2024 Old Hickory Shooting Death

Joshuajaniel Oliva-Martinez arrested for connection to killing of 17-year-old Caleb Womack

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Authorities have arrested the third and final suspect connected to a 2024 shooting in Old Hickory, Tennessee that resulted in the death of 17-year-old Caleb Womack. 19-year-old Joshuajaniel Oliva-Martinez was taken into custody and charged with criminal homicide in juvenile court for his alleged involvement in the incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Nashville faces with youth violence and gun crime, as well as the complexities of prosecuting juvenile offenders in the criminal justice system.

The details

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, multiple shots were fired into a residence on Bryan Street on July 26, 2024, wounding Womack. He was taken to a local hospital but died shortly after arrival. Two other 17-year-olds, Johnathan Castellano and Kevin Crumpler, were previously arrested and convicted of voluntary manslaughter in adult court for their roles in the deadly shooting.

  • The shooting occurred on July 26, 2024.
  • Castellano and Crumpler were arrested months after the incident and convicted in 2025.
  • Oliva-Martinez was arrested and charged in 2026.

The players

Joshuajaniel Oliva-Martinez

A 19-year-old charged with criminal homicide in juvenile court for his alleged involvement in the 2024 shooting that killed 17-year-old Caleb Womack.

Caleb Womack

A 17-year-old who was killed in the 2024 shooting in Old Hickory, Tennessee.

Johnathan Castellano

One of two 17-year-olds previously arrested and convicted of voluntary manslaughter in adult court for their roles in the 2024 shooting that killed Caleb Womack.

Kevin Crumpler

One of two 17-year-olds previously arrested and convicted of voluntary manslaughter in adult court for their roles in the 2024 shooting that killed Caleb Womack.

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What’s next

The case against Oliva-Martinez will proceed through the juvenile court system.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the ongoing need for comprehensive solutions to address youth violence and gun crime in Nashville, including improved access to mental health resources, community-based intervention programs, and stronger gun control measures.