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Nashville police made a rare and bold move by decommissioning Officer Joshua Baney after he fatally shot Jason William Sexton — who was reportedly wielding a sword and making threats. Footage shows Baney approaching Sexton’s car, raising his rifle, and firing without warning, hitting Sexton twice — once while standing and again while on the ground. This is only the second time since 2022 that Nashville has decommissioned an officer following a fatal shooting, signaling serious internal scrutiny. While the department investigates internally, Tennessee’s Bureau of Investigation handles the criminal probe, with final decisions on charges resting with the District Attorney. The last Nashville officer to face charges for a fatal shooting was Andrew Delke in 2018 — who was convicted of manslaughter and imprisoned. Baney’s future — whether it’s termination, reassignment, or no fault found — remains uncertain as investigations continue.

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