Ex-Nashville Police Officer Arrested in Shooting Records Case

Garet Davidson, a former Nashville police lieutenant, has been arrested on charges including theft and official misconduct, primarily for accessing and taking sensitive case files related to the tragic Covenant School shooting. This incident resulted in the deaths of three 9-year-olds and three adult staff members, and Davidson is implicated in the leak of the shooter’s journals to media outlets, heightening concerns about law enforcement transparency and accountability.

Davidson, who retired from the police department in January 2024, alleges that the charges against him are part of a broader effort to discredit him for exposing misconduct within the Metro Nashville Police Department. His claims include accusations of improper handling of investigations and harassment complaints, leading to an independent investigation launched by Nashville’s mayor. With legal battles ongoing regarding public access to the shooter’s writings, Davidson’s case raises significant questions about the intersection of public records, media ethics, and law enforcement practices.

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