Boy, 12, killed after suspect opened fire during brawl near theater district, police say

A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot Sunday night after gunfire erupted during what police described as a “brawl” in Nashville’s theater district.

The victim, identified as Damarion Morehead, was shot in the head after a fight involving an estimated six to seven people broke out near the intersection of Representative John Lewis Way and Deaderick Street, close to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.

Morehead was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

photo shows mugshot of Devin Orr

The Metro Nashville Police Department arrested 24-year-old Devin Orr, who is accused in the shooting death of the 12-year-old. (Metro Nashville Police Department)

Authorities with the Metro Nashville Police Department arrested 24-year-old Devin Orr, identified by investigators as the suspected shooter. Police said video from the scene helped them piece together what happened during the confrontation.

“During the brawl, Orr reached into his waistband to retrieve a handgun. At this point, persons involved in the fight began to run away. Shots were fired and Morehead fell to the ground,” the Metro Nashville Police Department said in a statement.

image shows traffic cones, officers on crime scene

Metro Nashville Police said the 12-year-old victim was shot and killed near the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. (Metro Nashville Police Department)

The brawl started over a female, police say.

When detectives questioned Orr, he allegedly admitted to putting a handgun inside a sewer; it was later recovered by investigators.

image shows map of shooting location

Police say a 12-year-old victim was shot at the intersection of Representative John Lewis Way and Deaderick Street in Nashville. (Google Maps)

Davidson County court records say Orr is due in court on Wednesday; an attorney for the suspect has not yet been listed.

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