Madison man gunned down during robbery on his way to work

Juan Buitrago | The Tennessean

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A Madison man was gunned down early Tuesday morning while on his way to work during an apparent robbery, Nashville police said.

Kendall Rice, 31, was walking from his home on Crestview Drive to catch a bus on North Gallatin Road when a dark-colored sedan drove up behind him in the 100 block of Alta Loma Road, police said.

A witness told police two men, who appeared to be in their 30s, shot Rice and fled in the sedan. The men were armed with a rifle.

Rice died at the scene. Police said his personal belongings were missing.

Police responded to the shooting scene at 5:03 a.m., Capt. Tommy Widener said.

At 5:15 a.m., a second man was shot and critically injured during an apparent robbery attempt at the Falcon View Apartments, 201 E. Palestine Ave.

A third attempted robbery is being investigated by the Goodlettsville Police Department. Police said the victim reported that he drove off after two men armed with a rifle tried to rob him around 4:45 a.m. at the Rivergate Meadows Apartments on Rivergate Meadows Drive.

Police are investigating whether all three incidents are related.

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Anyone with information about these two suspects or the dark sedan is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.

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