Police Charge Man in 2024 Nashville Nightclub Homicide
Kevin Garcia-Soto now faces homicide charges for a deadly 2024 shooting outside a nightclub on Nolensville Pike.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Violence
Authorities in Nashville have charged 20-year-old Kevin Garcia-Soto with criminal homicide following a fatal 2024 shooting. The incident outside the Bucanas nightclub resulted in the death of 18-year-old Yasser Paz and left another individual critically injured.
Why it matters
The charges represent a significant development in a long-standing investigation into the violent parking lot shooting. Investigators are working to hold those responsible for the attack, which involved multiple assailants opening fire on a group of people.
Kevin Garcia-Soto is currently held at the Metro jail on a $250,000 bond. He faces charges of criminal homicide and attempted criminal homicide, following the arrest of Edgar Garcia-Soto on related charges in May 2026.
The players
Kevin Garcia-Soto
The 20-year-old suspect is currently being held at the Metro jail on homicide charges.
Yasser Paz
The 18-year-old victim was killed in the shooting outside the nightclub.
Edgar Garcia-Soto
The 19-year-old suspect was previously arrested in May 2026 for his alleged role in the incident.
The details
A Chevrolet Suburban arrived at the parking lot where multiple men exited and fired into a crowd of people. The victims were transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for treatment following the incident.
Timeline
September 8, 2024: Yasser Paz was killed in a shooting outside the Bucanas nightclub.
May 2026: Authorities took Edgar Garcia-Soto into custody.
October 2026: Officials charged Kevin Garcia-Soto with homicide.
Legal Context
This case follows the established trajectory of the 2024 Nolensville Pike shooting investigation conducted by local law enforcement. It reflects broader efforts by the department to process complex multi-suspect homicide cases through the Nashville judicial system.
The investigation centers on a violent incident at a high-traffic nightlife destination, which has prompted continued police scrutiny of the area. Residents and local business patrons should remain aware of ongoing legal proceedings regarding security at the location.
The takeaway
Ongoing criminal investigations of this nature require significant time to process through the court system. Community members can monitor updates from the local district attorney for future trial dates and procedural developments.
Further reading
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