One man is dead after a fight escalated on early Sunday morning in downtown Nashville.

Deadrick Esaw, 26, told police he shot Ceron Coleman, 37, in self defense shortly after 3 p.m. in the 200 block of Commerce Street.

Coleman, along with family and friends, left Brugada Bar when a friend of Esaw approached the group, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. An altercation erupted between the groups, which led to Coleman punching Esaw as he attempted to break up the fight.

Esaw fell to the ground and Coleman attempted to continue assaulting him, according to police. Esaw drew his gun and shot Coleman in the torso. Coleman later died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from his injuries.

Those involved in the earlier altercation did not know each other and police did not say what led to the fight.

Esaw has not been charged while the investigation continues.