NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 28-year-old woman was critically wounded when she was shot south of downtown Nashville early Monday morning.

According to Metro Police, the woman was found lying on the ground just after 6 a.m. on Lincoln Street. Police found her suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.

Lincoln Street shooting
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Metro police reported the victim was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with critical injuries.

Detectives are working to determine what led up to the shooting and identify a suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-74-CRIME.

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