Justin Golson

Justin Golson, 22, is accused of killing 22-year-old Demarco Churchwell inside the mall at at Opry Mills. Police said two or three people were involved in a physical dispute in the hallway across from the Old Navy store. During the altercation, Golson allegedly fired at least two shots, striking Churchwell in the neck. According to authorities, Golson and Churchwell knew each other and were involved in an ongoing dispute. Police said Golson fled the mall and ran to a ticket booth across the street near the Grand Ole Opry and placed the gun on the counter. A retired California police officer was inside the booth. He reportedly ordered Golson to go outside the building and forced him to the ground until Metro police arrived.