Franklin, TN-A 32-year-old man is in custody after a violent change that increased in a shoot in Franklin on Friday night. The Franklin Police Department (FPD) confirmed that Charles Crane had been arrested and accused in connection with the incident, which took place outside the Vep World, a local retail shop located on West Main Street.
Officials say the shooting took place on Friday, June 13, 2025 at around 9:00 pm, in the installation parking. According to investigators, the incident began as a warm confrontation between two men. The argument quickly increased, the closing in the crane is allegedly pulling a gun and discharges it.
Fortunately, the afflicted victim was not physically injured during the encounter, but the police described the situation as “highly dangerous” and charged the crane accordingly. Shortly after the incident, he was arrested and booked on allegations of serious hooliganism, which attempted criminal murder and increased attack.
Crain is currently being held at a bond of $ 825,000 in Williamson County Jail. His first court is expected to be presented in the beginning of next week.
In a press release, the Franklin police emphasized that the shooting was not random and stems from a personal dispute between the two individuals. Detectives are still working to determine the nature of disagreement and whether there is any prior history among the parties involved.
FPD Public Information Officer Lt Charles Warner said, “Such careless violence risks life and will not be tolerated in our community.” “We are grateful that no one was injured in this case, but the result could have been very different. We are proud of the rapid response by our patrol authorities and detectives in making this arrest.”
The VAPE World, outside the business shooting, was briefly closed because the scene was processed by investigators. The witnesses were interviewed and the surveillance footage was reviewed from the nearby businesses to assist in the investigation.
The Franklin Police Department is encouraging anyone who may have seen the change or there is information that can help in contacting their non-pair line or anonymous tips through crime stoppers in the case.
The incident marks another disturbing episodes of gun violence inherent in personal disputes, and community leaders are making calm urges while the legal process moves forward. Another details about the case or identity of other person have been released at this time.
The crane is in custody as the investigation continues. With more information available, updates will be provided.