East Nashville Carjacking Leaves Man Shot Twice, Suspects at Large

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A 22-year-old man was shot twice during a carjacking in East Nashville's Shady Hills mobile home community on Wednesday evening. The victim had just gotten into his SUV when two masked suspects approached, ordered him out of the vehicle, and opened fire when he tried to drive off. The suspects then pulled the victim from the car and fled in the stolen vehicle. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Why it matters

Carjackings and violent crimes have been on the rise in parts of Nashville, raising concerns about public safety in the city's neighborhoods. This incident occurred in an area that is normally considered safe, with security cameras and a license plate reader, underscoring the unpredictable nature of such crimes.

The details

According to police, the carjacking and shooting happened around 7 p.m. on Wednesday off Dickerson Pike in the Shady Hills mobile home community. The 22-year-old victim had just gotten into his SUV when two men wearing ski masks approached and ordered him to get out. When the victim tried to drive off, the suspects opened fire, striking him in the midsection and leg. The suspects then pulled the victim from the vehicle and fled in the stolen SUV.

• The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.
• The victim was taken to Skyline Medical Center, where he is reported to be in stable condition.

What’s next

Metro Nashville Police are asking anyone with information on the suspects to contact Crime Stoppers, where callers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.