Death by Cop  2022-2024

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Michael Ridley

Gender : Male

Age : 31

Race : Black

Date : 09/21/2024

Location : N 7th St and Ramsey St

City : Nashville

County : Davidson

State : Tennessee

Agency : Nashville Metro Police Department, SWAT

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Suicide under SWAT duress

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

A man reportedly stole a vehicle and fired at police, then fled into someone’s home on 7th Street. Nashville PD brought SWAT and escalated a standoff which lasted for many hours. Michael Ridley, 31, was found dead in the home at the end of the standoff. Police attribute his death to suicide.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/active-scene-in-east-nashville-after-possible-shooting-near-parkway-terrace-apartments

https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/standoff-situation-underway-in-east-nashville/

https://www.wsmv.com/2024/09/21/man-found-dead-home-after-barricade-situation-east-nashville/