Gunshot victim dies two days after being found in car

Published 4:00 pm Thursday, February 11, 2021

A man who was wounded by a gun shot and was found in a car earlier this week has died.

The Bowling Green Police Department said Thursday that Diego F. Pedro, 29, of Bowling Green, died. Pedro was found wounded Tuesday night in a vehicle at West 15th Avenue and Butler Way.

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A person walking in the area saw the vehicle and contacted BGPD about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Officers had to break windows on the vehicle to free Pedro, who was taken to an area hospital before being transported by ambulance to a hospital in Nashville.

City police believe Pedro was involved in a crash with another vehicle at the intersection.

Officers are seeking information about the other vehicle believed to have been involved. At this point, the BGPD believes the vehicle is a dark blue 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe with front end damage.

Anyone with information about this incident may contact BGPD at 270-393-4000.