Nashville authorities are on the lookout for a murder suspect and have released a photo of the wanted man to the media. 

The Nashville South Precinct detectives are asking for the community’s assistance in locating Joseph Dewayne Dunlap (PHOTO ABOVE), 31, who has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery in connection with the January 7 fatal shooting of Golden Hairston, 28, in the parking lot of Hickory Highlands Apartments on Hickory Highlands Drive.

Hairston, of Bell Road, was outside his car talking to another man when a black SUV pulled up. Shots were fired from the SUV. Hairston was hit and fell to the ground. Investigation by Detective Derry Baltimore led to information that Dunlap was in the SUV.

Anyone seeing Joseph Dunlap 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. The direct web link to provide mobile tips is www.p3tips.com/161.