Jury Convicts Pair in Clarksville Fatal Shooting
Quantavious Golliday and Curtis Solberg were found guilty of murder following a 2023 incident in Clarksville.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Violence
A jury convicted Quantavious Golliday and Curtis Solberg of second-degree murder in the death of 17-year-old Anthony Knight. The incident occurred during a shooting at a busy city intersection.
Why it matters
The convictions bring a legal resolution to a violent 2023 shooting that involved multiple charges, including reckless endangerment and the use of a firearm during a felony.
A jury returned convictions for second-degree murder, criminal attempt to commit murder, and several weapons charges. A sentencing hearing is now scheduled to finalize the legal outcome of the trial.
The players
Quantavious Golliday
He is one of the two men convicted by a jury for his role in the fatal 2023 shooting.
Curtis Solberg
He was convicted alongside his co-defendant for murder and multiple firearm-related offenses.
Anthony Knight
The 17-year-old victim was killed during the shooting incident in Clarksville.
The details
On September 6, 2023, suspects fired into a red Dodge Charger at the intersection of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and Holiday Drive. Detectives eventually linked the defendants to the crime after recovering evidence from a vehicle abandoned on Bauling Lane.
Timeline
September 6, 2023: The shooting took place at Wilma Rudolph Boulevard and Holiday Drive.
September 13, 2023: Quantavious Golliday was taken into custody.
September 21, 2023: Curtis Solberg was arrested.
October 29, 2026: The jury convicted both defendants on all charges.
December 9, 2026: A sentencing hearing is scheduled to take place.
Legal Context
These convictions reflect the application of the Tennessee second-degree murder sentencing guidelines following a jury trial. The case follows a established pattern of prosecuting violent incidents involving motor vehicles and firearms within city limits.
The conclusion of this trial provides closure to a case involving a public shooting incident that occurred at a high-traffic city intersection. Residents can expect the legal process to formally conclude at the scheduled December hearing.
The takeaway
The successful prosecution of these individuals marks the end of a long investigative process for city detectives. The case serves as a reminder of the consequences for violent crimes involving firearms in residential areas.
What happens next
The court has scheduled a sentencing hearing for the convicted defendants on December 9, 2026.
Further reading
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