Metro Police say a verbal altercation may have led to a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon in East Nashville.
Harold Eugene Newsome, 25, was allegedly arguing with another man outside a family member's apartment in a courtyard of the James Cayce public housing development when the other man pulled a gun.
The suspect fired several shots at Newsome, who died on the scene, according to police.
Police describe the suspect as a black man in his 20s with dreadlocks. He was wearing a white shirt and black jeans at time of the incident.
Anyone who has information concerning Newsome’s murder is urged to contact East Precinct detectives at 862-7525 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME.