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Sevendust Frontmans Brother Murdered, Police Issue Statement.
11-12-02
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Reginald Witherspoon, the brother of Sevendust
frontman Lajon Witherspoon was murdered in Nashville this past Saturday
night (Nov 9). As a result, Sevendust have canceled some shows this
week. Here is the press release from Sevendust:
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
- LAJON WITHERSPOON'S BROTHER FATALLY SHOT
Tragedy struck Saturday, November
9 when Lajon Witherspoon's 21-year-old brother Reginald was fatally shot
in Nashville, TN. Lajon was given the news by
his father just minutes before
the band went onstage in St. Joseph, MN. His father asked Lajon to go on
with the show and that it be dedicated to Reginald.
Further information on the crime
is pending.
Sevendust has postponed all shows until
Friday, November 15 where they will resume the tour in Hampton Beach, NH
at the Hampton Beach Casino.
Nashville Police Department Press
Release.
Yesterday Nashville Police released an
official statement concerning the shooting and the investigation into the
murder. The press release is below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 11, 2002
The man fatally shot Saturday night
in his car at the intersection of Neill Avenue and Smiley Street is identified
as Reginald Witherspoon, 23, of Marina Street.
The investigation indicates that Witherspoon
pulled up to three young black men on Smiley Street at around 8:30 p.m.
According to a witness, one of the three entered Witherspoon's vehicle
while the other two walked away. Witherspoon drove back down Smiley Street
and stopped at the Neill Avenue intersection. When Witherspoon stopped,
it is believed the two individuals who had earlier walked away started
shooting into the driver's side of the car. The passenger is also believed
to have fired as he got out of the vehicle. When the shooting stopped,
all three subjects ran from the area.
Detectives are investigating whether
drug activity was the motive for the murder and are continuing in their
efforts to identify the three suspects. Anyone with information on the
shooting of Witherspoon is urged to contact the police department's Homicide
Unit at 862-7546 or Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME. Callers to Crime Stoppers
can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward.
Witherspoon's arrest history reflects
two charges, assault and driving without a license.
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