Natalie Neysa Alund, and Adam Tamburin

The Tennessean

Gunfire erupted inside a local nightclub early Sunday, killing one man and critically injuring another, according to a statement from Metro police.

Witnesses told police the shooting stemmed from an argument inside Club Kilimanjaro on Artic Avenue, close to Brick Church Pike. Police responded around 5:15 a.m.

Police said John T. Morrow was shot after an argument with the unidentified gunman. Morrow, 21, died from a wound to his midsection. Police said the second injured man, Abdinasir Jimale, 38, is being treated for a wound to his head.

Witnesses described the shooter as a black man who was about 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighed about 300 pounds, with long dreads past his mid back. The suspect fled in a newer model van with maroon and gray running boards, according to police.

On Sunday evening, police released surveillance footage showing a man who appeared to match the suspect's description and was "being sought for questioning" in the case. Police urged anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 or to submit a tip by texting the word “CASH” along with the message to 274637.

Reach Natalie Neysa Alund at 615-259-8072. Follow her on Twitter @nataliealund.