What local law enforcement officials are describing as a “convoluted” domestic situation resulted in a suspect being shot in the hand by Nashville police.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation was called in regarding Wednesday morning’s incident, in which Jotez Anderson, 27, allegedly pointed a gun at two police officers.

According to local media reports, police ordered Anderson to drop his weapon and then fired, striking him in the hand.

The shooting happened near 18th Avenue and Nubell Street.

This story is being updated with the latest details.

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