# Man Shot and Killed by Security at Nashville Courthouse

> A man armed with a pistol was shot and killed by courthouse security in Nashville, Tennessee.
- Title: Man Shot and Killed by Security at Nashville Courthouse
- Summary: A man armed with a pistol was shot and killed by courthouse security in Nashville, Tennessee. A man in his 40s armed with a pistol was shot and killed by…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/08/armed-man-shot-killed-by-security-federal-courthouse-nashville-police-say
- Published: 2026-10-08T16:37:54.641+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nashville, federal courthouse, security officer, pistol, man, shooting, police, tennessee, news, local
## Shooting at Nashville Federal Courthouse
A man armed with a pistol was shot and killed by security at the federal courthouse in Nashville, Tennessee, police say.
## Man Attempted to Fire Gun Before Being Shot
The man entered the courthouse, tried to fire his gun but failed, then pulled out a knife and was shot by a security officer.
## Man Died After Being Taken to Hospital
He was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and died there, police confirmed.
## Key takeaway

A man in his 40s armed with a pistol was shot and killed by security at Nashville's federal courthouse after attempting to fire his gun.