One dead, one wounded in Franklin shootings

One man is dead and another wounded after shootings overnight in Franklin, Police Chief Morris Beverly said.

The Police Department hasn't yet released the names of the victims.

According to the Police Department account:

About 10:02 p.m. Tuesday, police received several calls of shots fired in the area of Iberia Street and Cayce streets. An overturned vehicle was located in a parking lot with a 19-year-old male driver who had been shot. He was transported to a local hospital.

When officers arrived at Cayce Street, a vehicle was located that had been shot and wrecked.

Then, about 1:49 a.m. Wednesday, the Franklin Police Department received several calls of shots fired in the area of James Street. Officers located a residence that had been shot. Officer’s also located a deceased 43-year-old man inside the home.

Through investigation, it was learned that subjects shot several rounds toward the residence.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is urged to call the Franklin Police Department Detective Division as soon as possible at 337-828-1716.