A tragic incident unfolded at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday morning, January 22nd, with the Metropolitan Police Department confirming that a 17-year-old gunman fatally shot a female student before taking his own life.
The shooter reportedly opened fire in the school cafeteria, targeting other students. Don Aaron, a spokesperson for the Nashville Police Department, disclosed during a press conference that two additional individuals were injured in the shooting at Antioch High School and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Authorities stated that around 11 a.m. local time on Wednesday, the gunman turned the weapon on himself following the shooting incident.
“Due to the gunfire incident within the school building, Antioch High School has been placed on lockdown. Metropolitan police are on-site. The gunman no longer poses a threat,” a statement from the school district read.
“We will gather students in the auditorium and provide reunification information as soon as possible,” the statement added.
John Howser, a spokesperson for Vanderbilt University Medical Center, confirmed that the shooting at Antioch High School on Wednesday resulted in one fatality. Howser further mentioned that two more individuals were transported to the hospital with injuries.
Detailed information on the condition of the injured students is not yet available. According to the school website, the high school has approximately 2,000 students in grades 9 through 12. Situated in the Antioch community of Nashville, the school is located about 10 miles southeast of downtown.
This devastating incident at Antioch High School has shaken the local community and raised concerns about school safety and youth violence. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy as the Nashville area grapples with the aftermath of this heartbreaking event.