Three Convicted Felons Charged with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition Stemming from Shooting Outside La Danse Nightclub

NASHVILLE - A criminal complaint was unsealed today charging Traivon Bohannon, 27, of Smyrna; Tynerick Turner, 27, of Nashville; and Veretez McGill, 26, of Goodlettsville, with possession of ammunition by a previously convicted felon, for their role in the shooting outside of La Danse Nightclub on May 3, 2026, announced United States Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee Braden H. Boucek.

"Gun violence is unacceptable anywhere, but gunfire that took place in the shadow of the federal courthouse cannot be tolerated," said United States Attorney Braden H. Boucek. "We will continue to work steadfastly with our local partners to hold felons with guns accountable for their unlawful and dangerous actions."

On May 3, 2026, at approximately 2:43 a.m., the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) was dispatched to La Danse Nightclub, located at 142 Rosa L. Parks Avenue in Nashville. Officers located three victims with gunshot wounds. One of the Victims (Victim 1) died from his injuries. Officers also found extensive gunfire damage to nearby vehicles, businesses, and the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and Courthouse. MNPD Crime Scene Investigators (CSI) processed the scene. CSI collected multiple fired projectiles from vehicles, the streets, and the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and Courthouse. They also collected approximately 110 fired shell casings of multiple calibers.

Through the investigation, law enforcement learned that a physical altercation began outside of La Danse between two of the Victims and a group of males, three of whom were later identified as Bohannon, Turner, and McGill. Numerous witnesses advised that people at La Danse were celebrating "Five-Deuce" day inside the club. The night prior to the shooting (May 2 - the fifth month and second day of the month) is celebrated by the Five-Deuce Hoover Crips as a "founder's day." Witnesses stated that the physical altercation at La Danse began when Victim 1 walked up to a group of Five-Deuce Hoover Crips and stated, "Fuck the Crips."

Bohannon, Turner, and McGill were identified as being involved in the physical altercation that severely injured one Victim (Victim 2). Victim 2 was repeatedly beaten and suffered a gunshot injury. Bohannon, Turner, and McGill were also identified as being involved in the shooting that ultimately killed Victim 1.

MNPD collected numerous surveillance videos from La Danse, the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and Courthouse, and MNPD cameras in the area. Both the initial physical altercation and subsequent shootings are captured on video surveillance.

The investigation revealed that Bohannon, Turner, and McGill physically assaulted Victim 2 on Commerce Street outside La Danse. Victim 1 then ran towards Victim 2.

Video surveillance captured Bohannon lifting his right arm with what appears to be a gun. The cameras show a muzzle flash, and after, Victim 1 turned his back and fell to the ground. Bohannon continued walking towards Victim 1 while firing the gun. The same video surveillance video also shows that Turner fired in the direction of Victim 1. The video also captured McGill standing a short distance behind Turner and also firing a gun. McGill then ran towards the corner of Commerce Street and Rosa L. Parks Avenue, where he lifted his arm and fired multiple shots towards the parking lot to the rear of the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and Courthouse. Spent cartridge casings were collected from each of the areas where Bohannon, Turner, and McGill fired their guns.

At the time they possessed the ammunition in this case, Bohannon, Turner, and McGill were all convicted felons. Bohannon has prior convictions in Sumner County, Tennessee for aggravated robbery, carjacking, and theft of property in an amount greater than $2,500; and in Rutherford County, Tennessee for possession of marijuana with intent to sell or deliver and attempted possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony with a prior conviction. Turner has two prior convictions from Rutherford County for aggravated assault. McGill has previous convictions in Davidson County, Tennessee for facilitation of second-degree murder and aggravated assault.

If convicted, Bohannon, Turner, and McGill each face up to 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Rachel M. Stephens and Carlin C. Hess are prosecuting the case.

A complaint is merely an allegation. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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