Nashville South Precinct detectives this afternoon identified parolee Eric L. Caruthers Jr., 30, as the man who shot a youth football coach Saturday evening during a jamboree at Antioch High School. An arrest warrant charging Caruthers with felony aggravated assault has been issued.
Caruthers was convicted of felony aggravated assault in 2014 and received a 9-year prison sentence.
Anyone seeing Caruthers or knowing his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.