Nashville Exxon security guard shoots, kills man
Nashville TN April 30 2023 Metro police are investigating a fatal shooting near a gas station on Broadway early Saturday morning.
Metro Police responded to the parking lot at 1101 Broadway just before 3:00 a.m.
Officials say 47-year-old James Flaherty died at the scene as a result of his injuries after being shot by a security guard.
Homicide detectives are investigating a self-defense claim following the shooting.
The investigation says 33-year-old Isaac Thurman was working as a security guard at the gas station. Thurman reports that Flaherty and another man were in a physical confrontation.
Thurman tells police that when he tried to intervene, Flaherty allegedly attacked Thurman, who then fired at Flaherty.
Metro police are still processing evidence, looking at video footage and other evidence and at this time are still working the shooting case.
Police say their investigation remains open and the detectives are working with the District Attorney’s Office.
