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JUNE 1, 2023 | VOLUME 35 | NUMBER 22
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MBA defeats CPA for boys soccer DII-AA state title STAFF REPORTS
More than 100 community members gathered outside of Bellevue Middle School on May 28 at a vigil for BMS employee Rodrigo Ernesto “Ernie” Aguilar who was fatally shot on May 27. PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS
MNPD investigating Saturday murder at Bellevue apartment complex STAFF REPORTS
A Nashville man was shot and killed early Saturday morning at Slate Apartments in Bellevue, and now police are seeking the public’s help in investigating the case. Rodrigo Ernesto According to “Ernie” Aguilar a Metro Nashville PHOTO COURTESY Police Department news release, 60-year- OF GOFUNDME old Rodrigo Ernesto “Ernie” Aguilar was found dead outside of an apartment by an unidentified civilian at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 27. Police responded to the scene and reviewed surveillance video, which they said showed Aguilar returning home from work around 1:30 a.m. He was then seen unloading his vehicle before he appeared to
notice something off screen. He was seen walking towards the area where he was shot. Aguilar died at the scene. Police previously responded to the area for a “shots fired” call just after 2 a.m. on Saturday, but they did not find a crime scene or victim. On the evening of May 28, more than 100 friends, family members, neighbors and fellow Bellevue community members gathered outside of Bellevue Middle School to remember Aguilar, noting his kindness, his musical talent and his impact on many lives in the Bellevue community. A GoFundMe account has been created in order to collect donations for Aguilar’s funeral expenses. Police ask that anyone with information about Aguilar’s murder call Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Callers to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and qualify for a $5,000 reward for homicide and cold cases.
Community members hold candles at a vigil outside of Bellevue Middle School on May 28 for BMS employee Rodrigo Ernesto “Ernie” Aguilar who was fatally shot on May 27. PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS
MBA celebrates their win over CPA on May 25 in the 2023 Division II-AA soccer state championship match at Spring Fling. PHOTO BY MATT MASTERS Montgomery Bell Academy and Christ Presbyterian Academy left it all out on the field on Thursday evening in the Division II-AA boys soccer championship game. MBA prevailed 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw through regulation and overtime. The Big Red (14-1-1) rescued their season right as it was about to reach the brink, as Richard Aylward headed in the tying goal with under three minutes left in the match. The Lions (11-2-3) led for nearly 73 minutes before MBA’s tying goal. CPA’s Jack Harvey scored on an assist from Davis Rody in the fifth minute of action. CPA goalkeeper Hunter Walker notched 10 saves and the Lions defense held strong for most of regulation, fitting for a team that had allowed just six goals for the entire season heading into the title match. MBA’s defense, led by centerback Sayan Dalai, gave CPA trouble late. Goalkeeper Graham Smith made three saves in regulation and overtime, then made a huge stop on CPA’s first penalty. The save proved to be the difference as it was the only miss for either side in the shootout. MBA’s program now has two state trophies in seven finals appearances, the first title coming in 2015. It was CPA’s sixth appearance, but first since moving up to DII-AA.
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