By Ishmeal 
Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that killed a 21-year-old man and injured his 14-year-old brother at an apartment complex in Madison, Tennessee, in the United States.
The suspects have been identified as De’Nylen Montgomery and Chad T. Wright. Both face charges of criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide and engaging in a criminal conspiracy.
The incident occurred on October 15, 2026, at the Birchstone Village Apartments parking lot on North Dupont Avenue in Madison.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, the two brothers were sitting inside a vehicle when several individuals approached and opened fire.
The shooting claimed the life of 21-year-old John J. Diaz, while his 14-year-old brother sustained gunshot injuries.
Police Arrest Two Teenagers
Police arrested Chad T. Wright on October 30 at his high school in Nashville. He was charged in connection with the fatal shooting and the attempted killing of the younger brother.
On the same day, detectives arrested De’Nylen Montgomery on Rio Vista Drive. He was also charged with criminal homicide, attempted criminal homicide and engaging in a criminal conspiracy.
The arrests followed investigations by the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department into the October 15 attack.
Possible Robbery Motive Under Investigation
Police say investigators are considering a possible robbery motive as part of their ongoing inquiries.
However, authorities have not confirmed that robbery was the reason behind the shooting. They have also not provided further details about the alleged roles of the two teenagers or whether additional suspects will be arrested.
The case remains under investigation.
The charges against Montgomery and Wright are allegations, and both teenagers are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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