In the early morning hours of October 23, 2025, gunfire on Drivers Lane in Gallatin, Tennessee, left two young men wounded. Police found both victims just after 4 a.m.; both were taken to local hospitals. Nineteen-year-old Kyris Andre Brassell, a Gallatin resident born April 12, 2006, died of his injuries. The other victim, 18, survived and has been released from the hospital.

Gallatin Police arrested 18-year-old Monte’Vious Bost in connection with the shooting. Bost has been charged with second-degree murder in Brassell’s death and attempted second-degree murder for the injured survivor. Brassell’s family has announced a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The investigation remains active, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Kyris, witnessed the incident on Drivers Lane, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact Gallatin Police.