12-year-old driver, teen passenger fatally shot in stolen truck, Tennessee cops say
A 12-year-old was behind the wheel of a stolen pickup truck traveling on an interstate in Tennessee when shots rang out early Tuesday, officials say.
The driver and a 14-year-old passenger were killed in the shooting, and two other teens were injured, according to Nashville police.
The shooting happened just after 3:15 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 24 near Nashville, police said in a news release. Four juveniles, ages 12 to 16, were in the stolen Ford F-150.
Police said they believe the 16-year-old is responsible for the shooting, striking the driver and the 14-year-old in the backseat.
The suspected shooter and another 14-year-old also suffered gunshot wounds and were taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment, police said.
Authorities said they recovered a stolen pistol from inside the truck.
The vehicle was stolen Nov. 19 when the keys were left inside, according to police.
The shooting remains under investigation.
This story was originally published November 25, 2020 at 11:31 AM with the headline "12-year-old driver, teen passenger fatally shot in stolen truck, Tennessee cops say."