A man died after being set on fire in a wheelchair in Nashville on Feb. 5, 2026; police are investigating.

A man was found dead after being set on fire in a wheelchair in Midtown Nashville on February 5, 2026, near 20th Ave. North and Church Street. Authorities responded to the scene but could not revive him, and he was pronounced deceased. The Nashville Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the incident, but no details about the man’s identity, the cause of the fire, or potential suspects have been released. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are urging witnesses to come forward.