Nashville police have charged 21-year-old Gemaurien Robinson with criminal homicide in the Dellway Villa Drive shooting that killed 25-year-old Cenya Holland on Friday night.
The shooting happened about 10:15 p.m. near the entrance of the apartment complex at 345 Dellway Villa Drive, where Robinson lived, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Officers responded to a report of shots fired and found Holland with multiple gunshot wounds. She was taken to Skyline Medical Center, where she died.
Detectives identify suspect through video and witnesses
Homicide detectives reviewed surveillance video and talked to witnesses. That work led them to Robinson as the suspect, police said.
During an interview, Robinson admitted he shot Holland while the two were walking, according to police. He said she was a danger to him. Police said he gave no specific threat or reason for why he shot her.
Robinson is charged with criminal homicide. A charge is an accusation, and the department’s announcement did not say whether Robinson has entered a plea or has an attorney.
Police have not released further details about the investigation, including the relationship between Robinson and Holland.
