Emmanuel Orr, an 18-year-old from Nashville, has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm. This announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Robert E. McGuire for the Middle District of Tennessee.
“We will not stand for violence against our citizens or our men and women in law enforcement,” stated McGuire. He emphasized that those convicted of violent offenses, particularly those on probation, must not possess firearms as it endangers both citizens and police officers. The Operation Bond Watch program aims to hold such individuals accountable.
Court documents reveal that on April 30, 2025, officers from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department responded to a shooting report in Nashville. A victim had been shot in the leg and described the shooter as approximately 19 years old with short black dreads, wearing a tan jacket and black jogging pants. The suspect reportedly showed a pistol to the victim before shooting.
Following this description broadcast, an officer spotted a young male matching it near Dickerson Pike. Despite commands to stop, the suspect continued walking away and eventually fired two shots at officers before fleeing on foot and dropping his firearm.
The suspect sought refuge in a nearby restaurant bathroom but was apprehended without incident. Identified as Emmanuel Orr, he admitted firing at MNPD officers but did not discuss the initial shooting victim. The victim later identified Orr as the shooter from a photo lineup.
A Ruger model LC9S 9mm pistol was found where Orr dropped his weapon after shooting at police. Additionally, MNPD recovered evidence including a spent shell casing and an intact round where the initial shooting occurred.
Orr's criminal history shows he was convicted of Reckless Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon just over ninety days prior to this incident and received a suspended two-year sentence with probation.
If convicted on these charges, Orr could face up to 15 years in federal prison along with fines reaching $250,000.
The case is under investigation by both the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary Hinkle is leading prosecution efforts.
This case forms part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), aimed at reducing violent crime through collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community organizations. The initiative focuses on building trust within communities while setting strategic enforcement priorities.
It should be noted that these charges are allegations; Orr remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in court.
