The Nashville community is reeling following the tragic death of 17-year-old Amya Finney, whose life was cut short on Sunday morning, October 12, 2025, in what authorities are calling a domestic-related shooting.
Metro Nashville Police announced that 20-year-old Amare Ramey has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Finney, who was found critically injured on Bixler Avenue. Officers say the incident stemmed from a domestic dispute between the two.
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Finney, who was two months pregnant with Ramey’s child, was rushed to Skyline Medical Center, where she was tragically pronounced dead. Police reported that Ramey surrendered at the North Precinct later that day and is now being held on a $1 million bond.
Family and friends remember Amya as a bright, kind, and spirited young woman, whose warmth and laughter touched everyone around her. Her pregnancy made her death even more devastating to those who knew her, as she had been looking forward to welcoming her first child.
The incident has left the community heartbroken and serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Amya Finney’s family and loved ones are mourning the loss of a daughter, friend, and mother-to-be whose life ended far too soon.
Forever cherished, never forgotten — Amya Finney.