Suspects sought in fatal shooting

(From The Tennessean):  Nashville Police detectives are pursuing leads as they work to identify the persons responsible for this morning’s fatal shooting of Dennis Prutianov at his 4004 Moss Road home in Antioch.

Gunshots apparently targeting Prutianov (pictured here), 26, were fired into the residence just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday. At least two suspects were seen by a witness. They were reported to have arrived on Moss Road in a dark blue or black Toyota Camry or similar type vehicle.

A drug motive has not been ruled out. Prutianov was convicted of two felony cocaine counts and one felony marijuana charge in August 2010. He received two three-year probated sentences for the cocaine offenses and a one-year probated sentence for the marijuana conviction.

Anyone with information on the persons responsible for the murder of Prutianov is urged to contact lead Detective Chad High at 862-7681 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME.

Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES) or by logging onto www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. Those who contact Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward.

Shooting in north Nashville

 A 32-year-old man was shot and killed in his car outside a north Nashville market last Tuesday night.

Police said Jason Earl Thomas was shot in his car outside Harper's Market on Jefferson Street around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Jason Earl Thomas

He had been talking with a group of people across the street before going to his car. Police said the gunman walked from behind the market and opened fire through the passenger-side window.

"At this time what we're getting from witnesses is the victim was sitting in his car, and the suspect approached him, fired multiple times on the car and then fled," said Metro Police Captain Preston Brandimore.

Witnesses reported hearing gunshots after Thomas left the Brew Sports Bar, where he had been watching a basketball game.

He was taken to Vanderbilt Medical Center, where he died.

Police said the gunman fled on foot. The description of the suspect is limited: a black man wearing a white t-shirt.

Detectives believe there were several witnesses to the murder who left the scene before police arrived. 

It was unlikely that robbery was a motive because drugs and cash were recovered at the scene, according to police.

Police were interviewing witnesses to try to piece together what happened. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME.