A confrontation that began at a store on Donelson Pike ended in murder that evening. Brian Kuffrey, 42, was shot outside his room at the Nashville Airport Inn and Suites on Atrium Way on July 17, 2020, about an hour after an argument at a nearby drug store. Police say two men from that earlier dispute followed Kuffrey to the motel. Officers arrived at about 6:36 p.m. and found him critically wounded by a gunshot to the chest; he was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and died shortly after arrival.

Investigators searched for the two male suspects and released surveillance photos, describing the getaway vehicles as a silver Jeep Cherokee and a red Chrysler PT Cruiser. Members of the public were asked to come forward; callers could remain anonymous and might be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to the suspects. The investigation remains open.

If anyone saw the men, the vehicles, or has other information about the July 17 shooting, please share what is known.