Nude gunman kills four, hero snatches gun at waffle house

NASHVILLE, Tennessee - At least four people died when a nearly nude gunman opened fire at a Waffle House restaurant near Nashville on Sunday, and police were issuing murder warrants as they hunted for the suspect.

The death toll could have been higher if not for fast action by James Shaw Jr, a 29-year-old "hero" who snatched away the shooter's AR-15 assault-type rifle, likely saving many more lives, said Don Aaron, spokesman for the Metropolitan Nashville Police.

Police identified Travis Reinking, 29, of Morton, Illinois, who was believed to live near the restaurant, as a suspect in the carnage. They said the gunman's vehicle was registered to him and a shirtless man wearing pants believed to be Reinking was spotted in woods near the restaurant.