CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The man found shot on Tiny Town Road early Thursday morning has been identified as 22-year-old Mareck Brown of Springfield.
At about 3:56 a.m. Thursday, Clarksville Police responded to an ambulance call regarding an unconscious man on Tiny Town near Allen Road, according to police spokesman Scott Beaubien.
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The man had a bump on his head and was bleeding from his nose and ears. He was transported to Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville, where he was pronounced dead. At the hospital, it was discovered that he had a gunshot wound to the head.
Detectives with the Clarksville Police Special Operations Homicide Unit arrested 21-year-old Darean Parrish of Springfield. He has been charged with homicide and theft.
“This was not a random act and both parties were acquainted with each other and traveling in the same vehicle at the time of the homicide,” Beaubien said. “After the shooting, Darean Parrish fled to Springfield, where he was taken into custody.”
Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to contact Detective Goble, 931-648-0656, ext. 5323. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, call the Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipsline 931-645-8477, or go online and submit a tip at P3tips.com/591.