Grammy-winning recording engineer Mark Capps has died at the age of 54.
Capps, who worked with top artists, including the Dixie Chicks, Neil Diamond, Amy Grant, Michael W Smith, Brooks & Dunn and Barry Manilow, was shot and killed by Nashville’s police Swat team on Thursday (5 January) afternoon.
Earlier that morning, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Capps allegedly roused his 60-year-old wife and 23-year-old stepdaughter at 3 am and held them at gunpoint, refusing to let them go and threatening to kill them if they attempted to call anyone.
Once he fell asleep, authorities say the women fled to the Hermitage precinct, telling police they feared for their lives.
Warrants were issued for Capps’s arrest on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping, while three Swat officers were sent to his home.
During a press briefing released that night, Metro Police’s spokesperson Don Aaron detailed the fatal incident,...
Capps, who worked with top artists, including the Dixie Chicks, Neil Diamond, Amy Grant, Michael W Smith, Brooks & Dunn and Barry Manilow, was shot and killed by Nashville’s police Swat team on Thursday (5 January) afternoon.
Earlier that morning, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Capps allegedly roused his 60-year-old wife and 23-year-old stepdaughter at 3 am and held them at gunpoint, refusing to let them go and threatening to kill them if they attempted to call anyone.
Once he fell asleep, authorities say the women fled to the Hermitage precinct, telling police they feared for their lives.
Warrants were issued for Capps’s arrest on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping, while three Swat officers were sent to his home.
During a press briefing released that night, Metro Police’s spokesperson Don Aaron detailed the fatal incident,...
- 1/6/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Music
Grammy-winning recording engineer Mark Capps was shot and killed by police at his home in Nashville on Thursday, hours after he was accused of holding his wife and stepdaughter at gunpoint.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Capps awoke his 60-year-old wife and 23-year-old stepdaughter at 3 a.m., held them at gunpoint in their home and refused to let them go, telling them that if they attempted to call anyone, he would kill them.
When the 54-year-old engineer fell asleep, police said, the women escaped the home and fled to the Hermitage precinct, telling authorities they were in fear of Capps. Arrest warrants were issued for Capps, charging him with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault, and three Swat officers were sent to his home, said police spokesman Don Aaron.
When the officers approached the house, Capps allegedly opened the front door with a pistol in hand, Aaron said during a briefing.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Capps awoke his 60-year-old wife and 23-year-old stepdaughter at 3 a.m., held them at gunpoint in their home and refused to let them go, telling them that if they attempted to call anyone, he would kill them.
When the 54-year-old engineer fell asleep, police said, the women escaped the home and fled to the Hermitage precinct, telling authorities they were in fear of Capps. Arrest warrants were issued for Capps, charging him with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault, and three Swat officers were sent to his home, said police spokesman Don Aaron.
When the officers approached the house, Capps allegedly opened the front door with a pistol in hand, Aaron said during a briefing.
- 1/6/2023
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A Grammy-winning recording engineer accused of holding his wife and stepdaughter captive at gunpoint was killed after a Swat team member shot him in Nashville Thursday afternoon, Variety reports.
Police fired on Mark Capps, 54, who was armed in his doorway and was wanted on aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping warrants at the time of his death, according to local reports.
He was the son of the late guitarist Jimmy Capps, a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame and a part of the Grand Ole Opry, playing lead guitar in the house band.
Police fired on Mark Capps, 54, who was armed in his doorway and was wanted on aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping warrants at the time of his death, according to local reports.
He was the son of the late guitarist Jimmy Capps, a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame and a part of the Grand Ole Opry, playing lead guitar in the house band.
- 1/6/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Mark Capps, a 54-year-old veteran Nashville producer and recording engineer, was killed by police in Nashville Thursday afternoon in a domestic violence confrontation.
Nashville police said Capps was killed by a Swat team member after he brandished a gun in his doorway. Earlier, he was allegedly holding his wife and adult stepdaughter at gunpoint in the house.
Capps was a cowinner of the Grammy for Best Polka Album in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. His family was well-known on the Nashville music scene, including Musicians Hall of Fame member Jimmy Capps.
Mark Capps shooting came just two days after his brother died, as indicated on his social media.
Capps was wanted on aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping warrants at the time of his death. Metro Police spokesman Don Aaron said Capps brought his 60-year-old wife and 23-year-old stepdaughter into their family room at gunpoint at approximately 3 a.m. and “told them if they called someone,...
Nashville police said Capps was killed by a Swat team member after he brandished a gun in his doorway. Earlier, he was allegedly holding his wife and adult stepdaughter at gunpoint in the house.
Capps was a cowinner of the Grammy for Best Polka Album in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. His family was well-known on the Nashville music scene, including Musicians Hall of Fame member Jimmy Capps.
Mark Capps shooting came just two days after his brother died, as indicated on his social media.
Capps was wanted on aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping warrants at the time of his death. Metro Police spokesman Don Aaron said Capps brought his 60-year-old wife and 23-year-old stepdaughter into their family room at gunpoint at approximately 3 a.m. and “told them if they called someone,...
- 1/6/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Guitarist Jimmy Capps, a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame who played on such timeless country songs as Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and George Strait’s “Amarillo by Morning,” has died at 81. Capps was also a member of the Grand Ole Opry, playing lead guitar in the house band. A rep for the Opry confirmed his death.
Born May 25th, 1939, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Capps began playing guitar when he was 12. In 1958, he auditioned for the Louvin Brothers’ band and was ultimately...
Born May 25th, 1939, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Capps began playing guitar when he was 12. In 1958, he auditioned for the Louvin Brothers’ band and was ultimately...
- 6/2/2020
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Singer Mark Wills, who topped the country chart with hits including “Wish You Were Here” and “19 Somethin’” will usher in 2019 as the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. Longtime Opry member Vince Gill issued the invitation to a visibly moved Wills, who dropped to his knees before tearfully accepting the honor.
“This boy has been the greatest supporter and proponent of what the Opry stands for,” Gill said. Wills, who first played the Opry in 1996 at the beginning of his career, closed the show by singing his emotionally charged...
“This boy has been the greatest supporter and proponent of what the Opry stands for,” Gill said. Wills, who first played the Opry in 1996 at the beginning of his career, closed the show by singing his emotionally charged...
- 12/24/2018
- by Stephen L. Betts
- Rollingstone.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.