Donzell Young Jr., 33, was shot and killed in the early hours of March 31, 2026, in the parking lot of the Rodeway Inn on Briley Parkway in Nashville. Officers found him with a single gunshot wound to the chest just after midnight; he was taken to Skyline Medical Center and later pronounced dead. The shooting followed an apparent argument outside the motel.

Homicide detectives are investigating and say the person who fired the shot remains at large. One arrest has been made in the case: 28-year-old Jerica Taylor was charged with evidence tampering after admitting she removed Young’s personal belongings from her motel room after the shooting; she is being held on $5,000 bond. Authorities have not released a motive.

A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and callers can remain anonymous. Does anyone have information about Donzell Young Jr., the events that night, or potential witnesses near the Rodeway Inn on March 31?