Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Marvin Veiga
Age : 32
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 04/24/2021
Location : 3200 Clarksville Pike
City : Nashville
County : Davidson
State : Tennessee
Agency : Metro Nashville Police Department
Officer(s) :Christopher Royer
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 04/24/2021, Metro Nashville police shot and killed 32 year old Marvin Veiga during a traffic stop on Clarksville Pike in the Bordeaux area of Nashville. Officer Christopher Royer initiated the stop after running a license plate check. Police stated that the driver remained in the vehicle and cooperated with the stop.
During the encounter, Veiga exited the vehicle from the passenger side while holding two butcher knives. Officer Royer backed away while issuing commands. As Veiga continued moving toward the officer while holding the knives, Royer opened fire, striking Veiga three times. Veiga died at the scene.
