Police Department, Police - Media Releases 6/11/2021 Detectives Seek Public's Assistance in Locating Suspect Car Involved in Fatal Shooting of Innocent Bystander Shirley Crawley

6/11/2021

Homicide Unit detectives are working to identify the gunmen who recklessly fired into a car occupied by four teens Tuesday evening at the intersection of Clarksville and Buena Vista Pikes in a targeted shooting that claimed the life of an innocent motorist nearby, Shirley Crawley, 55.

Detectives believe the gunmen were traveling in a dark sedan, possibly a 2015-2017 black Ford Focus (surveillance photos attached). The suspects exited the car at the intersection and fired multiple shots at the occupants of a Hyundai Elantra. Crawley was in her vehicle next to the Elantra when she was struck. She died at the scene.

The 18-year-old female driver of the Elantra and two of her male passengers were also struck by gunfire. She is in critical condition at Vanderbilt Medical Center. The two male passengers sustained non-life threatening injuries. A fourth female passenger in the Elantra was injured when the vehicle crashed on 20th Avenue North and Hayes Street after they had reportedly been attempting to drive themselves to the hospital.

Anyone with information about the shooting or who recognizes the suspect vehicle is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.