Nashville Police Investigate Fatal Shooting as Accidental

Metro Nashville Police are investigating the shooting death of 23-year-old Dontrail Spencer Jr. as potentially accidental. Officers arrived at a home on Hydes Ferry Road following a 911 call but found no one inside, only blood and an AR-style rifle. Spencer was later brought to Nashville General Hospital by a private vehicle, where he died shortly after arrival. Witnesses who were present at the home are being questioned, but no charges have been filed at this time. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek more information about the incident. Similar incidents of accidental shootings are also being reported in other locations, highlighting concerns around gun safety.