CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Police responding to a reported crash overnight in New Providence instead found a man with several stab wounds who later died from his injuries.
At about 2 a.m. Saturday morning, Clarksville Police responded to a welfare check at Campville Mobile Home Park on Cedarcrest Drive after receiving a 911 call on the translator line regarding a possible rollover crash, according to police spokesman Officer Scott Beaubien.
“Upon arrival, officers did not find an overturned vehicle but instead discovered an unconscious male lying beside a running vehicle, bleeding from apparent stab wounds,” Beaubien said. “Officers immediately initiated life-saving measures before the victim was transported to Tennova Healthcare, where he was later pronounced deceased.”
The incident is being investigated by homicide detectives from CPD’s Special Operations Unit, along with members of the Crime Scene Unit.
“Preliminary findings suggest that this was an isolated incident involving a prearranged meeting between individuals,” Beaubien said. “There is no evidence of an ongoing threat to the public.”
Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to please contact Detective Carlton at 931-648-0656, ext. 5172. 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.
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