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MNPD renews efforts to solve 2022 Christmas Day road rage killing

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Nashville Police are renewing their efforts to find the person responsible for killing a Greenbrier father of five.

Two years ago 37-year-old Christopher Spaunhorst was killed on Christmas day in a road rage shooting.

Now, police are reminding people that there is a reward of up to $28,000 for information that could lead to an arrest or indictment. A $23,00 reward, and up to $5,000 from Crime Stoppers.

Metro Police reported that Chris was shot multiple times while attempting to merge, the shots came from a Black KIA Optima Sedan.

He was driving home in his Ford F-150 pickup truck after dropping his mother off in Smyrna.

He ended up on I-24 West, between the Shelby Avenue and James Robertson Parkway exits.

Watch the video in the player above to look at the surveillance photos of the suspect's car.

If you recognize that car, or know any information that could help with the investigation, you're asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.

Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at eric.pointer@newschannel5.com.

Middle Tennessee nurses collect donations for Hurricane Helene victims

Another example of how one person can truly make a difference. And the best part - we all can help! As a nurse, Laura handles emergencies every day. But nothing could prepare her for the emergency that brought her hometown to its knees. From her current home in Tennessee, she's mobilizing aid and supplies for Helene survivors and is helping make their recovery easier and their holidays brighter. I hope you take a moment to watch her story - you might even feel inspired to lend a helping hand.

-Rebecca Schleicher