Murder-Suicide Incident Claims Two Lives in Goodlettsville
In Goodlettsville, Tennessee, a 74-year-old man, Stephen Slater, fatally shot his 49-year-old stepson, John D. Norman, before taking his own life in a murder-suicide incident.

Kansas City, MO, August 9, 2026 —
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – A tragic murder-suicide incident has resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. Authorities confirmed that Stephen Slater, 74, shot and killed his 49-year-old stepson, John D. Norman, before fatally shooting himself.
The incident occurred in Goodlettsville. Details regarding the exact timeline and circumstances leading up to the event were not immediately available.
The cause of the murder-suicide has not been officially determined at this time. Law enforcement agencies are expected to release further information as their investigation progresses.
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