Man Charged With Criminal Homicide After Shooting Coworker at West Nashville U-Haul, Police Say
Amber Jayanth, WSMV, August 5, 2026
A 23-year-old man is in custody after Metro Nashville Police say he shot and killed a coworker at the U-Haul store on Annex Avenue following a verbal argument.
Devin Rice was taken into custody Wednesday after the shooting. On Tuesday, officers arrived at the store to find 56-year-old Fredrick Lytton suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Lytton did not survive.
Police say Rice admitted to getting into an argument with Lytton, his coworker, over a drink. Rice then allegedly pulled out a pistol and fired multiple shots before fleeing the store. Crime tape surrounded the U-Haul location through the evening Tuesday as investigators processed the scene.
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“We are shocked and deeply saddened by what occurred,” Porter said. “Our concern right now is being there to support the victim’s family and our Team Members affected by this tragic event. We will evaluate everything else going forward.”
A sign is posted at the store apologizing for the inconvenience providing a phone number for customers who need assistance.
