World News of Monday, 2 November 2026

Source: fox17.com

Second 16-year-old charged in Madison homicide

De’Nylen Montgomery Chad Wright, both 16, are arrested and charged for fatal shooting De’Nylen Montgomery Chad Wright, both 16, are arrested and charged for fatal shooting

The day after a 16-year-old is arrested for criminal homicide for a Madison homicide, another 16-year-old is charged in connection.

On Friday night, the Metro Nashville Police Department said detectives arrested 16-year-old De'Nylen Montgomery on Rio Vista Drive for the October 15 deadly shooting at the Birchstone Village Apartments. John Diaz, 21, died in the shooting, and his 14-year-old brother was injured.

Earlier on Friday, officers took 16-year-old Chad Wright into custody at his Nashville high school for his involvement.

Both Montgomery and Wright are charged with criminal homicide, attempted homicide and engaging in a criminal conspiracy. Police said they are investigating a potential robbery motive.

According to police, the victims were inside a car when they were shot at.

Source - Fox17