CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Clarksville police received a report of shots fired in the Lincoln Homes area Monday, April 2 around 1 p.m. and are now looking for a suspect who is wanted for attempted robbery.
Austin Peay State University issued a safety alert at the time of the incident.
Police said a man in the 22 building on Lincoln Dr. told officers he heard a knock at the door and answered it. There was a female acquaintance at the door with an unknown male. As he opened the door, the unknown male displayed a handgun and attempted to enter the residence.
He said he fought with the unknown male over the handgun and during the altercation, the firearm was discharged.
The female and unknown male fled from the scene.
Police have identified the male suspect as 21-year-old Adriam Cantrell Hodge. He has a warrant on file for criminal attempt – robbery. He is 5’8″ and weighs approximately 160 pounds.
Hodge is already on probation for weapon possession by a felon, evading, reckless endangerment, and aggravated burglary. He has a lengthy criminal history and should be considered armed and dangerous. Any one who sees him should call 911.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Woodruff at 931-648-0656 ext 5531, the TIPSLINE at 931-645-8477, or submit a tip anonymously at P3tips.com/591.