Nashville Officer Fatally Shoots Man Who Took a Housemate Hostage at Knifepoint
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October 10,2023
Nashville, Tennessee — On Monday, October 9, 2023, at 8:20 p.m., Metro Nashville Police were called to a home on Split Oak Trail, and discovered 30-year-old Joshua Kersey, holding a man at knifepoint. Police said the victim lived at the home, along with Kersey’s mom, sister and four children. Kersey’s mother dialed 911. Police tried to negotiate with Kersey for about 40 minutes. Officers then heard a struggle and a loud noise in the bedroom. Officer Ranseen kicked the door open and gave Kersey a command to put the knife down. Authorities said Kersey did not comply and Officer Ranseen shot once and killed Kersey. The family members, including Kersey’s mother, sister, and four children, all left the home before officers entered.
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