Sidney Stewart, 42, was killed in Nashville on the night of October 8, 2022. He was a passenger in a car stopped at the intersection of Cockrill Street and Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard when another vehicle pulled up alongside. A man exited that second car and opened fire, striking Stewart. The female driver of Stewart’s car drove to a nearby parking lot and called for help; Stewart was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and did not survive.

Family remember Stewart as the life of the party, someone who brought laughter to those around him. His sister Patricia and other relatives have spoken publicly about their grief and their calls for justice. Authorities describe the suspected shooter as a Black man in his 20s or 30s, but it is unclear whether Stewart was the intended target and no motive has been announced. A reward is being offered for information; the Metro Nashville Police Department’s Homicide Unit continues to investigate.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or recognizes the description of the suspect, please contact the Metro Nashville Police Department.