U-Haul employee charged after allegedly killing co-worker in dispute over drink
Devin A. Rice, 23, is charged with criminal homicide in connection with the fatal shooting of his 56-year-old co-worker at a U-Haul facility. (Credit: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department)
NASHVILLE - An argument over a drink between two U-Haul employees turned deadly earlier this week when one worker allegedly shot and killed his co-worker at the company's Annex Avenue location, according to police.
The victim was identified as Fredrick K. Lytton, 56, who died after being shot multiple times during the altercation.
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According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call and found Lytton suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Officers rendered emergency aid before he was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he later died.
Investigators arrested Devin A. Rice, 23, on a charge of criminal homicide. During an interview at police headquarters, Rice admitted to arguing with Lytton over a drink before pulling out a handgun and shooting him, according to police.
Authorities said the shooting stemmed from a verbal dispute between the two employees while they were at work.
Rice initially fled the business immediately after the shooting but was later taken into custody by investigators. Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
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Officials continue working to notify Lytton's next of kin.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. This story was reported from Los Angeles.