A sword‑wielding man was shot dead by police outside a Nashville sedan Saturday, ending an eight‑hour standoff.
Sword‑Wielding Man Killed in Nashville Police Shooting
Police said a 54‑year‑old man brandished a sword outside his Hyundai sedan on Cheshire Drive, where officers confronted him while a woman remained inside the vehicle, being held against her will.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Authorities have not released any details about what prompted the officer to open fire.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the TBI and the Nashville police department for comment.
The case is ongoing, and further updates will be posted as they become available.
Stepheny Price is a Fox News writer covering West Coast and Midwest crime, missing persons and border security.
