Gallatin shooting suspect apprehended by police, U.S. Marshals

GALLATIN, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man is in custody after coordinated efforts by the Gallatin Police Department (GPD), Clarksville Police Department (CPD) and the U.S. Marshals Service.

According to GPD, police and Marshals apprehended Deondre Ridley, age unknown, for shootings that happened at a West Eastland Avenue home.

Ridley now faces seven counts of attempted criminal homicide, according to GPD.

His charges stem from shooting incidents reported on Monday, Nov. 18. People in the area reported hearing gunfire and seeing a heavy police presence in the area.

*Deondre Dyquan Ridley (Courtesy: Gallatin Police Department)*

The investigation into the case is ongoing, police said, and additional charges may be forthcoming as new evidence emerges.

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GPD thanked the Marshals, Clarksville police and community members for their cooperation and assistance in bringing Ridley into custody.

Anyone with any information related to the Eastland Avenue shooting or any other crimes that have occurred in Gallatin is asked to contact GPD at 615-452-1313.

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