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crime2 years ago

"Nashville Family and Mayor Address Tragic Shooting of Belmont Student"

The family of Shayla Workman, who was shot at by Shaquille Taylor in 2021, is speaking out after Taylor was arrested for shooting and killing Belmont University student Jillian Ludwig. Taylor had previously been charged with aggravated assault but was deemed incompetent and released. Workman's family expressed frustration with the legal system's handling of the case and believes that the system failed both their family and the Ludwig family. Taylor's charges have been bound over to the Davidson County Grand Jury.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|
#belmont-university#crime#legal-system
crime2 years ago

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Nashville College Student in Park

Jillian Ludwig, an 18-year-old Belmont University freshman, has died after being struck by a stray bullet while walking in a park near campus. Shaquille Taylor, who was previously charged with aggravated assault, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and evidence tampering in connection with the shooting. The incident has sparked calls for gun safety and criminal justice reform, as well as a renewed conversation about limiting gun access for individuals known to be a threat to the community.

via USA TODAY|
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crime2 years ago

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Belmont University Student in Nashville Park

Jillian Ludwig, an 18-year-old Belmont University student, died after being struck by a stray bullet while walking in a Nashville park. The suspect, Shaquille Taylor, had previously been released for incompetence to stand trial in a separate shooting. The incident has sparked discussions about the need for easier involuntary commitment for individuals with severe mental illness and the limitation of access to firearms for those deemed a threat to the community.

via NBC News|
#belmont-university#crime#gun-violence
crime2 years ago

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of Belmont Student in Nashville

Jillian Ludwig, an 18-year-old Belmont University freshman, has died after being struck by a stray bullet while walking in a park near campus. Shaquille Taylor, who was allegedly shooting at a nearby car, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and evidence tampering. Taylor had previously been charged with aggravated assault but was found incompetent to stand trial and released. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell called for a renewed conversation about limiting gun access for individuals known to be a threat to the community, while Metro Nashville Police are working with the District Attorney's Office to pursue higher charges against Taylor.

via Tennessean|
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crime2 years ago

Tragic Shooting Claims College Student's Life in Nashville

Jillian Ludwig, an 18-year-old Belmont University freshman, has died after being struck in the head by a stray bullet while walking on a trail near the Nashville campus. The shooting occurred when a man opened fire on a moving car near the park. Ludwig, who was described as a music lover and avid runner, was shot and immediately collapsed but wasn't found until about an hour later. A suspect is in custody, and charges are being modified following Ludwig's death. The incident highlights the enduring trauma of gun violence in the US, where innocent bystanders often suffer the consequences.

via CNN|
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crime2 years ago

Belmont University Student Critically Injured by Stray Bullet in Nashville

A Belmont University student, Jillian Ludwig, was shot in the head by a stray bullet while walking around a park in Nashville. The 18-year-old freshman music business major was found in critical condition and taken to the hospital. Shaquille Taylor, 29, has been charged with aggravated assault and evidence tampering in connection with the shooting. Taylor admitted to firing shots at a car and was identified as the alleged shooter by a confidential informant. The university president urged students to seek counseling and offered prayers for Ludwig's recovery.

via Tennessean|
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