Father of Nashville nurse killed on I-440 lunges at suspects in court
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The father of a Nashville nurse gunned down on I-440 lunged at two suspects accused of killing his daughter as they appeared in court Tuesday morning.
Caitlyn Kaufman, 26, was driving to work on I-440 on Dec. 3, 2020 between the Hillsboro Road and West End exits. Police say she was traveling for her shift at St. Thomas West when someone fired at least six rounds at her car from the interstate. Kaufman was struck by gunfire that killed her within 15 seconds, according to the medical examiner.
RELATED: Trial date set for suspects accused of gunning down Nashville nurse on I-440
Devaunte Hill and James Cowan were later arrested and charged with murder. According to investigators, cell phone data placed both Hill and Cowan near the scene where the nurse was killed. Previous details from court suggest the deadly shooting may have stemmed from road rage.
The pair appeared for a motion hearing Tuesday morning before Judge Angelita Dalton. When they walked into the courtroom, Kaufman’s father lunged at them and had to be restrained.
Sealed documents are expected to be released in court Tuesday. Stick with fox17.com for the latest updates.
Track crime in your area with the AlertNest Crime Map:
