Police find man shot to death at South Nashville park

The victim, Francisco Almazan-Rojas, was found Sunday morning and his red Ford F-150 truck is missing.
Nashville police found a man shot to death at a South Nashville Park on Sunday morning.
By Chuck MorrisPublished: Apr. 28, 2024 at 9:22 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedIn

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police are working to identify the person responsible for the murder of a man found Sunday morning in a city park off Tusculum Road.

Metro Nashville Police said Francisco Almazan-Rojas, 36, was found shot to death at 8 a.m. at William Pitts Park.

The victim’s red 2012 Ford F-150 pickup truck with Tennessee license plate number 450BKBB is missing. Police said he had driven it on Saturday night.

Anyone with information on the fatal shooting of Almazan-Rojas or his pickup truck is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a reward of up to $5,000 in homicide cases.

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