HERMITAGE, TN. (THECOUNT) — Police have identified the three people found dead at a home in Hermitage, Tennessee Saturday night as, shooter, Terry Majors and victims, Majors’ grandson, Ty Dodson and Majors’ wife, Leigh Shea-Majors.
The triple shooting death occurred in the 3000 block of Dockside Drive in Hermitage after 7 p.m. Saturday evening.
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Metro Police officially identified the victims of the Saturday evening murder suicide on Dockside Drive in Hermitage.
According to police, 64-year-old Terry Majors is believed to have fatally shot his wife, 61-year-old Shea-Majors and his 6-year-old grandson Dodson before turning the gun on himself. His 4-year-old daughter was uninjured and ran to a neighbor for help, reports WSMV.
Metro Nashville PD via Twitter:
“@MNPDNashville: Update on Sat’s apparent double murder-suicide case on Dockside Dr: Terry Majors, 64, is believed to have fatally shot his wife, Leigh Shea-Majors, 61, & his grandson, Ty Dodson, 6, before killing himself. His 4-yr-old granddaughter was uninjured & ran to a neighbor for help.”
A motive in the killings was not provided by officials.
The investigation is ongoing.
Geo quick facts: The Hermitage neighborhood is named for its main landmark, the 1,100-acre plantation where President Andrew Jackson lived from 1804-1845. Costumed guides give tours of his Greek Revival mansion, and visitors can wander the gardens and step inside slave quarters. Fishing and canoeing draw locals to Long Hunter State Park, which also features 20 miles of hiking trails. Pizzerias and fast-food spots line Lebanon Pike – wikipedia.