Victims Tony Fuller and Jacob Hawkins Identified in Fatal Shooting at 7-Eleven Gas Station in Murfreesboro; Two Arrested
A tragic shooting incident occurred at a 7-Eleven Exxon gas station in Murfreesboro, leaving two individuals, Tony Fuller and Jacob Hawkins, fatally wounded. The shooting took place at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, at 1509 Joe B. Jackson Parkway. According to the Murfreesboro Police Department, two individuals sustained gunshot wounds, and two assailants have been apprehended.
The preliminary investigation reveals a complex sequence of events leading up to the shooting. Two men in a black Ford F-150 pickup truck were towing a Chrysler 200 and stopped at the gas station due to mechanical issues. Two other men then arrived in a silver Mercedes while the men were removing the Chrysler from a trailer. An argument ensued, resulting in shots being fired. After the shots were fired, the two men in the truck got into a fight with the man who had been shot in the arm. The man shot in the arm then ran inside the business.
The two men in the truck were detained and taken to police headquarters for questioning. Investigators are still trying to determine a motive for the shooting. The conditions of the two victims are unknown at this time. Detectives are actively investigating the motive behind the shooting, which has left the community in shock.
The gas station and a nearby Burger King have been closed as law enforcement carries out their investigation. Commuters should anticipate potential traffic delays on Joe B. Jackson Parkway. The incident is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully.
Tony Fuller, 31, and Jacob Hawkins, 18, were pronounced dead at the scene and the hospital, respectively. The 21-year-old suspect, who has not been identified, has been taken into custody. He claims he was protecting himself from the two men, who police say were assaulting him in the backseat of a car in the drive-thru line at Cookout.
The incident is a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully. The community is coming together to support the families of the victims and to promote peace and understanding.
The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are working tirelessly to determine the motive behind the shooting. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.
Tony Fuller and Jacob Hawkins will be deeply missed by their loved ones and the community. Their tragic deaths serve as a reminder of the importance of promoting peace and resolving conflicts peacefully.
The community is coming together to support the families of the victims and to promote peace and understanding. A memorial service will be held to honor the lives of Tony Fuller and Jacob Hawkins.
The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are working tirelessly to determine the motive behind the shooting. The community is urged to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation.
