A 42-year-old woman in Nashville was shot and killed after forcing her way into her husband’s girlfriend’s home during a heated domestic dispute. Police are investigating the case as a possible self-defense shooting, and no charges have been filed at this time.
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NASHVILLE, TN (3-minute read) — Metro Nashville police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place during a tense domestic dispute involving a suspected love triangle. Authorities say 42-year-old Keiona Wilson died after being shot inside a home on Scalf Drive on Saturday.
Police reports indicate Wilson went to the residence searching for her husband, who was in a relationship with another woman living there. Upon finding his car parked behind the home, Wilson reportedly used a key to move it to the front of the property before approaching the front door.
According to investigators, Wilson and the other woman exchanged heated words through the home’s surveillance speaker system. When Wilson tried to enter, the woman inside fired a shot through the storm door, though it did not hit her.
The situation quickly escalated when Wilson forced her way into the home, leading to a physical altercation between the two women. During the struggle, the resident fired another shot, striking Wilson in the abdomen. Despite her injuries, Wilson managed to leave the house, get into her husband’s car, and drive a short distance before flagging down an officer outside the Madison Precinct. She was transported to Skyline Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries.
At this time, Metro Nashville police say no charges have been filed, but the case remains under investigation. Tennessee law allows for the use of deadly force in some self-defense and home-defense situations, depending on the circumstances. Authorities will continue reviewing evidence to determine whether the shooting falls under those protections.
Home Defense and Self-Defense in Tennessee
Tennessee’s “castle doctrine” generally permits residents to defend themselves with a firearm if someone unlawfully and forcibly enters their home. However, these cases undergo thorough review to determine if the use of force was justified. Situations like this remind firearm owners of the importance of knowing state laws and ensuring they act within them when protecting themselves or their families.
Safety Tip: If you own a firearm for home defense, know your state’s self-defense laws and practice de-escalation whenever possible. Understanding both the legal and ethical responsibilities of firearm ownership is as important as knowing how to use the firearm itself.
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