Armed man killed by security after entering federal courthouse in Nashville

Claire CarterOctober 8, 2026

A man in his 40s, from out of state, attempted to bypass security at the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building & Courthouse in Nashville with a pistol and a knife. He was shot and killed by a security guard during the incident. the police have not identified the man. The article includes advertisements and subscription prompts for washington Examiner, emphasizing access to news and analysis. A man in his 40s from out of state attempted to bypass security at the Fred D. thompson Federal Building & Courthouse in Nashville armed with a pistol and a knife. During the incident, he was shot and killed by a security guard. Authorities have not yet identified the individual involved. The article also contains advertisements and subscription prompts for the Washington Examiner,encouraging readers to subscribe for access to news and analysis.

A man armed with a pistol and a knife was shot and killed by a security guard at a federal courthouse in Nashville on Thursday morning.

The man has not been identified by police, but he was reportedly in his 40s and from out of state. He attempted to bypass a security checkpoint at the Fred D. Thompson Federal Building & Courthouse in Music City, according to Nashville Metropolitan Police Public Affairs Director Don Aaron.