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UPDATE: One Man Shot and Killed Early Saturday Morning, MPD Say's Suicide

Apr 27, 2013 at 10:18 am by Bryan Barrett


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:

The MPD is investigating a shooting death that occurred at 2506 Gold Valley drive around 2:30 this morning. Responding officers discovered an adult male shot inside of the residence.   There were several people inside the residence at the time of the shooting and they are being interviewed.  At this point in the investigation detectives have not ruled out the possibility of foul play.   The case remains under investigation.  The name of the deceased will be released in the incident report on Monday. 
The Odd Times in Which We Live:

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.  

 
Source:
MPD Sgt. Kyle Evans
Social Media ("The Odd Times in Which We Live") 
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