Martin Police Investigate Shooting

On Monday, July 13,^th, 2020 at approximately 6:14 p.m. officers of the Martin Police Dept. were dispatched to 227 Meadowbrook in reference to a medical call. While responding to the call officers learned there was an individual at the scene with a firearm.

When officers arrived they found the victim inside the residence bleeding from a gunshot wound. Emergency Medical personnel arrived on the scene and transported the victim by ambulance. She was later flown to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Her status is unknown at this time.

Officers located 21 year old Nicky Avent Jr. of Martin outside the residence. He was arrested without incident and charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of Schedule II. He is being held in the Weakley County Detention Center awaiting arraignment.

 Martin P.D. Investigators responded to process the crime scene and interview witnesses. The investigation is ongoing.