NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Nashville police say a 22-year-old man was shot after an early Sunday fight at the Greyhound Bus Station in downtown Nashville and was later charged after leaving the hospital. Investigators said Jacorey McIntosh of Toxey, Alabama, was booked into Metro Jail Sunday night on a felony aggravated assault charge tied to the confrontation with a security guard.

The Facts

• What: A man was shot during a confrontation with a security guard outside the Greyhound Bus Station and later charged with felony aggravated assault.
• Where: The incident happened at the Greyhound Bus Station on Rep. John Lewis Way South in downtown Nashville.
• When: Police said the shooting happened around 7:27 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.
• Who: Police identified the man as Jacorey McIntosh, 22, of Toxey, Alabama. The security guard was the person who fired the shots.
• Charges: Metro Nashville police said McIntosh was charged with felony aggravated assault for allegedly throwing hot coffee into the guard’s face and attacking him.
• Status: McIntosh was treated at a hospital, released, and then booked into Metro Jail Sunday night on a $10,000 bond.

What police say

Metro Nashville police said the security guard told investigators he had asked McIntosh to leave the bus station about 45 minutes before the attack. The guard said McIntosh later approached him while he was speaking with a coworker and threw coffee in his face before starting to hit him.

Police said the guard had burns and bruises to his face and head when he was interviewed. According to investigators, McIntosh also used a firearm magazine that had fallen from the guard’s vest to keep striking him during the fight.

The guard told police McIntosh threatened to kill him during the assault. Officers said surveillance video shows McIntosh throw coffee, rush the guard twice, get on top of him, and deliver several punches.

Investigators said the video also shows the guard get back up, draw a gun, and fire after McIntosh made a slight movement toward him again.

The investigation

Police reviewed video from the bus station as part of the case, along with statements from the guard and other information gathered at the scene. That kind of evidence often helps investigators compare witness accounts with what cameras captured and determine whether charges should be filed against one or more people involved.

In cases with a self-defense claim, detectives typically look at who started the confrontation, whether a person had a legal right to be where they were, and whether the force used was reasonable under the circumstances. Police have not said whether any charge is expected for the guard, and the case may still be reviewed further by prosecutors.

Greyhound said the company is aware of the incident and referred questions to law enforcement. The company also said passenger and employee safety is its top priority and that it stands ready to help investigators if needed.

What the charges mean

In Tennessee, aggravated assault is a felony that generally covers an assault involving serious injury, a weapon, or an allegation of a particularly dangerous attack. A felony case can move through the jail booking process, bond setting, and later court hearings before any final outcome is reached.

A $10,000 bond means the accused person may be released while the case is pending if the court-approved conditions are met. Bond does not decide guilt or innocence. It is meant to set terms for a defendant’s release while the case moves forward.

If prosecutors continue with the case, the next steps often include an initial court appearance, later hearings, and a review of the evidence by the district attorney’s office. A separate review can also be made about whether any other person involved should face charges.

What happens next

Police have said the case remains under review as investigators sort out what happened before and after the gunfire. The district attorney’s office may also review the file if detectives forward it for prosecution.

For now, McIntosh remains jailed on the aggravated assault charge, and no court resolution has been announced. Any further decisions will depend on the evidence, the charging review, and the normal court process.

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