CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities in Clarksville have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found with “apparent stab wounds” during a welfare check early Saturday morning, officials said.
The Clarksville Police Department said officers were sent to conduct a welfare check at Campville Mobile Home Park along Cedarcrest Drive around 2 a.m. after receiving a 911 call on the translator line regarding a possible rollover crash.
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Instead of an overturned vehicle, officials reportedly found an unconscious man lying beside a running vehicle when they arrived. Authorities added the man appeared to be bleeding from “apparent stab wounds.”
Life-saving measures were performed on the man before he was taken to Tennova Healthcare, which is where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
According to a preliminary investigation, the incident appears to have been isolated and involved a “prearranged meeting between individuals.”
Police said there is no ongoing threat to the public, adding that only limited details would be released at this time in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.
The victim has not been identified as efforts are reportedly underway to notify the next of kin.
Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to contact Detective Carlton at (931) 648-0656, ext. 5172, or contact the Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipsline by calling 931-645-8477 or going online and submitting a tip at P3tips.com/591.
