NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are looking into a self-defense claim following a deadly shooting outside a Madison restaurant Saturday morning.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the investigation shows there was “an alleged altercation” between 50-year-old Richard Trout and 23-year-old Skyler Whitefield-Brewner in the parking lot of Bar-B-Cutie on Gallatin Pike North when shots were fired just after 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25.
Officials said Trout ran into the restaurant with multiple gunshot wounds and was brought to TriStar Skyline Medical Center, where he died.
Meanwhile, police said Whitefield-Brewner — who was known by witnesses at the location — fled the scene. However, he showed up at MNPD Headquarters Saturday afternoon to speak with detectives.
According to authorities, no charges have been filed against Whitefield-Brewner in connection with the shooting, but he will be booked Saturday night on two outstanding warrants for evading arrest and reckless driving.
Officials reported the deadly shooting investigation “will be staffed with the District Attorney’s Office at its conclusion.” No additional details have been released about this incident.
