Man shot, killed by Nashville security guards
Nashville TN June 10, 2023 An argument between two people turned deadly after one person was shot by two security guards, according to Metro Police.
Police say two acquaintances argued while they were leaving Vibes nightclub on Demonbreun Street, just before 1 a.m. on Saturday.
According to police, the fight quickly led to one of them firing shots in a nearby parking lot.
According to police, 33-year-old Patrick Charles, was inside Vibes with his sister and his sister’s boyfriend. Charles’ sister and her boyfriend got into an argument, leading to an argument between Charles and the boyfriend. As they came out of the club and onto the sidewalk, a security guard said he overheard the men threaten to retrieve guns.
Police say Charles and his sister’s boyfriend went to their separate cars. As the boyfriend began to drive out of the parking lot, Charles was seen allegedly shooting at the car.
The security guards, 26-year-old Beck Wandrei, and 22-year-old Kelvin Torres, shot Charles, who died at Vanderbilt Medical Center. They told detectives they shot him because they were protecting other people in the area.
Once completed, detectives will send this investigation with the District Attorney’s Office.
