Man Charged with Criminal Homicide After Workplace Shooting
A 23-year-old man, Devin Rice, has been charged with criminal homicide after allegedly fatally shooting his 56-year-old co-worker, Fredrick Lytton, at a U-Haul store in Nashville, Tennessee. Police state the incident occurred after an argument over a drink. Rice reportedly…
St. Louis, MO, August 6, 2026 —
Devin Rice, 23, faces criminal homicide charges in connection with the fatal shooting of his co-worker, Fredrick Lytton, 56, at a U-Haul store in Nashville, Tennessee. The incident, which occurred following a dispute over a drink, has led to Rice’s arrest.
According to police, the confrontation escalated, resulting in Rice allegedly firing multiple shots at Lytton. Following the shooting, Rice reportedly fled the scene. Emergency services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The Nashville Police Department has not released further details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the argument or the specifics of the dispute over the drink.
Rice has admitted to his involvement in the shooting, as stated by law enforcement officials. Information regarding the timeline of Rice’s surrender or apprehension was not immediately available.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. No further information about potential motives beyond the reported argument over a drink has been disclosed at this time.
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