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Armed Man Fatally Shot by Security at Nashville Federal Courthouse
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News18•09-10-2026, 01:00
Armed Man Fatally Shot by Security at Nashville Federal Courthouse
- •A man in his 40s armed with a pistol and knife was fatally shot by a security officer at a federal courthouse in Nashville.
- •Authorities reported that the suspect attempted to fire his weapon before pulling out a knife near the entrance security checkpoint.
- •The incident occurred around 9:30 am, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement and causing anxiety among courthouse staff and visitors.
- •Investigators have not yet determined the motive of the out-of-state suspect, and a search of his vehicle revealed nothing threatening.
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An out-of-state man in his forties armed with a pistol and a knife attempted to fire his gun just inside the courthouse entrance at around 9:30 am before a security officer fatally shot him after he pulled out a knife.
The security entrances at federal courts are typically staffed by armed former police officers who are contracted by the US Marshals Service.
The building houses the local US Attorney's Office as well as the offices of Tennessee's US senators.
