NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Investigations are underway after a targeted shooting that took place on I-65 North.
The victim, Stephen Rouse III, 26, was riding in the backseat of an Uber on I-65 North at the time of the deadly shooting. The Uber driver transported Rouse to the hospital following the incident, where he later was pronounced dead.
Officials say that the Uber driver picked up Rouse at Citi Trends in the 2500 block of Clarksville Pike just before 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, for a ride Rouse ordered to Madison.
The Uber driver told police that he saw a white Nissan Maxima with its headlights on parked outside of Citi Trends as they took off. The same vehicle began following them as they drove onto Rosa Parks Boulevard toward the interstate.
The driver said that the Maxima continued to follow them as they headed toward the I-65/I-24 split, and then pulled into the lane alongside the rideshare vehicle. Shots were fired from the Maxima into the backseat of the Uber, striking Rouse.
Police say that the Uber driver continued on I-65 while the Maxima drove toward I-24 West.
The interstate was briefly shut down Saturday night as officials worked to find the shooting scene. A suspect is not in custody at this time.
Anyone with information on the Maxima or those who may have been involved in this shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
