Update, 3:45 p.m.: Detectives with CPD’s Special Operations Homicide Unit, along with the Crime Scene Unit, worked through the night investigating the homicide.
The investigation reveals that the incident began as a planned meeting between two groups, which escalated into a shootout. One person from each group was struck by gunfire, resulting in their deaths. The victims have been identified as 18-year-old Noah William Peterson and 24-year-old Makhi Charon Richardson, both of Clarksville.
Detectives have charged two people with tampering with evidence.
Update, 8:30 a.m.: Investigators have determined the two shootings are connected, with the initial shooting occurring in the parking lot behind Mizu Japanese Cuisine, according to Beaubien.
Both victims died as a result of their injuries. Their identities are being withheld pending next-of-kin notifications.
This was an isolated incident, Beaubien said. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to please contact Detective DeJesus at 931-648-0656, ext. 5290. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, submit a tip online at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Crime Stoppers website or call the Tipsline, 931-645-8477.
Previously:
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Two people were injured by gunfire at around 7:30 Tuesday night, and police have not yet determined if the shootings were connected.
At about 7:25 p.m., Clarksville Police responded to a shooting at Mizu Japanese Cuisine, 1525 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Officers found a man with a gunshot wound. They immediately performed CPR until medical personnel arrived. The victim was transported to Tennova Healthcare, and his condition has not been released.
About 10 minutes later, at 7:35 p.m., a second 911 call was received from a woman on Cabot Cove reporting that someone was on their way to her home with a gunshot wound. Officers responded to that location and found a male victim. They performed CPR until medical personnel arrived; his status has not been released.
At this point, these are two separate, active investigations. Police have not determined if they are related, Beaubien told Clarksville Now.
Anyone with information regarding either incident is urged to call 911 immediately.
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