A sword-wielding man was fatally shot by police outside a Nashville sedan where a woman was reportedly being held against her will Saturday, authorities said.The fatal officer-involved shooting unfolded on Cheshire Drive, where officers encountered a 54-year-old man outside his Hyundai sedan while he was armed with a sword, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.Police said a woman was inside the vehicle and was reportedly being held against her will.Authorities have not released her condition.RIDESHARE PASSENGER HELD HOSTAGE FOR EIGHT HOURS DURING ARMED STANDOFF WITH POLICE IN SWANKY NEIGHBORHOODPolice investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting on Cheshire Drive in Nashville, where authorities said a 54-year-old man armed with a sword was shot outside a Hyundai sedan.
(X/@MNPDNashville)The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the shooting, police said.Officials have not released any further details about the confrontation, including what prompted the officer to open fire.Fox News Digital has reached out to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Metro Nashville Police Department for comment.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPThis is a developing story.Please check back for updates.Stepheny Price is a Writer at Fox News with a focus on West Coast and Midwest news, missing persons, national and international crime stories, homicide cases, and border security.The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use , and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News.
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