At least four people are dead and four others injured after a man, who authorities say is 29-year-old Travis Reinking, entered a Waffle House in Tennessee and opened fire.
Investigation on going at the Waffle House. Scene being processed by MNPD experts. This is the rifle used by the gunman. pic.twitter.com/lihhRImHQN
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 22, 2018
Reinking was reportedly naked from the waist down and "wielding an assault-style rifle,"ABC News reported. He arrived at the restaurant at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, and later fled the scene after a patron, James Shaw Jr., wrestled the gun away from him.
Shoutout to the unarmed man who disarmed the Waffle House shooter. https://t.co/dYNp5RuTr5pic.twitter.com/pd2M8S6Vo2
— James H. Miller (@jaymills) April 22, 2018
As of early Sunday afternoon, police were still looking for Reinking around Nashville, though they suspect he's from Morton, Illinois. "Keep your doors locked, keep your eyes open. If you see this individual -- if you see a nude guy walking around this morning -- call the police department immediately," said Metro Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron.
BREAKING: Travis Reinking, 29, of Morton, IL, is person of interest in Waffle House shooting. Vehicle the gunman arrived in is registered to him. Gunman last seen walking south on Murfreesboro Pike. He shed is coat and is nude. See Reinking? Pls call 615-862-8600 immediately. pic.twitter.com/duoWCo5fC0
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 22, 2018
Police are also seeking murder warrants against Reinking.
Waffle House Update: Murder warrants are now being drafted against Travis Reinking.
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 22, 2018
The restaurant tweeted about the incident. "This is a very sad day for the Waffle House family. We ask for everyone to keep the victims and their families in their thoughts and prayers."
