Three masked suspects still sought after Dickerson Pike carjacking left victim shot in torso and leg

What police say happened

Metro Nashville Police are searching for three men accused of shooting a man during a carjacking Wednesday night, March 11, in the 1500 block of Dickerson Pike. Officers responded to reports of a shooting and found the victim suffering from gunshot wounds to his torso and leg.

The man was transported to a hospital. Police said he is expected to survive.

Suspect description and what investigators are using

Investigators described the suspects as three men dressed in black clothing and wearing ski masks. Police said video from doorbell and other surveillance systems in the area captured the suspects as they fled.

Police also said a license plate reader located on the property is being used as part of the effort to identify and locate the suspects. Authorities have not released a description of the stolen vehicle, the direction of travel after the carjacking, or any information about whether the vehicle has been recovered.

• Location: 1500 block of Dickerson Pike
• Date and time: Wednesday night, March 11, 2026
• Victim condition: hospitalized, expected to survive
• Suspects: three men, all in black, wearing ski masks
• Investigative tools noted by police: surveillance video and a license plate reader

What remains unknown

Police have not publicly identified the victim or released an age, nor have they provided details about the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, including whether the victim was inside or near the vehicle at the time of the confrontation. Police have also not specified the type of firearm used, the vehicle targeted, or whether the suspects are believed to have been connected to the victim.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have indicated they are working through video and license plate reader data to develop leads.

How this case is being investigated

Police reliance on private security footage and automated license plate reader data reflects common investigative steps in fast-moving robbery and carjacking cases, where suspect identification may depend on brief on-camera appearances, vehicle movements, and time-stamped travel patterns. In this case, authorities have indicated multiple cameras in the immediate area captured the suspects leaving the scene.

No arrests had been announced as of Thursday, March 12.