Nashville police have jailed two convicted felons accused in an October 14 exchange of gunfire during an apparent drug deal gone wrong in the 800 block of Hickory Hollow Terrace. A third man was also charged in connection with the case, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Police said 22-year-old Calvin Howse Jr. met 24-year-old Terrance Martin to buy marijuana. The two got into an altercation that turned into gunfire. Howse was shot in the mouth and taken to a hospital. Martin ran from the scene, and warrants were issued for his arrest.
Arrest at the Bell Road Mapco
TITANS detectives found Martin on Tuesday at the Mapco at 765 Bell Road. He was a passenger in a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Paul Cowling, police said. Detectives took Martin into custody.
Cowling ran from the vehicle on foot but officers caught him quickly. Police said officers saw Cowling throw away a firearm, and they recovered it. Martin had a pistol on him when he was arrested. Officers also found more than 200 grams of marijuana in the vehicle.
Charges and bond
Martin is charged with attempted criminal homicide, two counts of felon in possession of a gun, felony drug possession, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and violating his bond release on domestic violence charges. He remains jailed on $278,000 bond.
Cowling is charged with felon in possession of a firearm, felony drug possession, and gun possession during the commission of a dangerous felony. His bond was set at $20,000.
Howse was arrested when he left the hospital this week. He is charged with felon in possession of a gun, felony marijuana possession, and gun possession during the commission of a dangerous felony. He remains jailed on $80,000 bond.
Charges are accusations. The defendants have not been found guilty in court.
Police described both Howse and Martin as convicted felons.
