Murfreesboro Police confirmed that one man was shot dead early Saturday morning. The shooting occurred on Gold Valley Drive at the address of 2506 at 2:30, Saturday morning. Murfreesboro Police Sgt. Kyle Evans told WGNS News, "After the preliminary investigation, detectives believe foul play can be ruled out pending an autopsy. At this time suicide is believed to be the cause of the subjects death. "
Previous Statement Released by MPD, Prior to Confirmation of Suicide:
Years ago, loved ones would learn about the death of a family member by way of a phone call, or perhaps even a letter. Now, names of persons killed in which an investigation into their death is under the discretion of a detective are readily available online. Despite the victim’s name not being released by police, his identity is readily available in social media platforms like Instagram. Family member’s and possibly young children of the deceased have been posting "R.I.P., XXX" throughout the morning. WGNS will however not release his name until an actual confirmation has been made by way of the MPD.
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