Jon Garcia

The Tennessean

The man wanted for questioning in connection with a Nov. 14 homicide on the property of Western Express in West Nashville has been named a suspect, according to a Metro Nashville Police news release.

West Precinct detectives swore out a criminal homicide warrant against Christopher W. Gadsden, 26, for the stabbing death of Deon Brown, 24, on a secure truck lot at Western Express on Centennial Place, the release states.

"Gadsden is alleged to have fatally wounded Brown before driving Brown's 2009 Pontiac G6 to Hickory, North Carolina," police say. "Hickory police encountered Gadsden with the car, which ahd blood on the side and out, late morning on Nov. 14."

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Police say Gadsden had a hand injury which necessitated treatment at a hospital.

Gadsden has ties to Fayetteville, N.C., but efforts to locate him have been unsuccessful.

Anyone seeing Christopher Gadsden or knowing his whereabouts is urged to immediately contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 or their local law enforcement agency. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward. Citizens can also send an electronic tip to Crime Stoppers by texting the word “CASH” along with their message to 274637 (CRIMES), or online at www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com.

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