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Police ID woman found shot, killed in Nashville alley

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Posted at 8:06 PM, Jun 06, 2021
and last updated 2021-06-07 14:12:51-04

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro police have identified a 31-year-old woman who was found shot to death in a Nashville alley.

Officers responded to a shots fired call at 6:15 p.m. Sunday in an alley behind 83 Green Street. Police said they found the body of Brittney Bannister. She had been shot multiple times.

According to investigators, residents in the area reported only hearing gunshots prior to when police arrived.

Police said Bannister was fully clothed but did not have any belongings or identification on her. They said officers who were familiar with Bannister recognized her, which led to her identification.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.