Police: Fatal East Nashville shooting may be self-defense

Metro police are investigating a fatal Saturday shooting in East Nashville as possible self-defense.

Jarmane Southern, 42, was fatally shot inside a home in the 700 block of Douglas Avenue at 10 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release from Metro police.

Metro police at this point believe acquaintances Southern and DeMarcus Wellington, 41, were having a dispute when Southern allegedly pulled a knife. Wellington then fired a gun, according to the release.

Wellington has not been charged as the investigation continues, the release states.