College Student, 18, Walking on Track Is Critically Injured After Suspect Allegedly Shoots at Car

Jillian Ludwig.Photo:Metro Nashville Police Dept.

Metro Nashville Police Dept.

A college freshman was critically injured after she was shot in the head while walking on a track Tuesday afternoon, the Metro Nashville Police Department says.

Police allege that Shaquille Taylor was shooting at a car and one of the bullets hit Ludwig in the head. Taylor was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and tampering with evidence, according to jail records. His bond is set at $280,000.

Shaquille Taylor.Metro Nashville Police Dept.

It’s not immediately clear if Taylor has entered a plea or retained an attorney.

In a post on X Wednesday, police said Ludwig, originally from New Jersey, was in “extremely critical condition.”

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