2 dead after Nashville high school murder-suicide
Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Two students are dead following a Nashville school shooting Wednesday morning. The shooter, also a student, then shot himself. None involved were publicly identified.
Nashville Metro Police said on X, "A shooting incident is under investigation at Antioch High School. Three people have been wounded, including the suspect, who shot himself."
Police said the shooter was no longer a threat following the murder-suicide that occurred at 11:09 a.m. CST in the school cafeteria.
According to Nashville TV news site WSMV4, Vanderbilt University Medical Center initially confirmed one of the students died and two others were in stable condition.
A second student later was declared dead. The shooter, who was 17, is one of those who died, The Tennessean reported.
The third student was grazed by a bullet and did not suffer a life-threatening injury.
A reunification site for parents and students was set up at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital at 3754 Murfreesboro Pike. Buses transported students to that location.
Metro Nashville Schools said in a statement, "Antioch High School is on a lockdown due to shots being fired inside the school building. Metro Police are on the scene. The person responsible for shooting is no longer a threat."
Tennessee House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Ray Clemmons said in a statement, "Again, our community has suffered an unspeakable tragedy in a school that has detrimentally impacted innocent children and families. Our efforts will not stop at thoughts and prayers -- we will continue to fight for common sense gun safety solutions that protect our children and communities from gun violence."
A shooting at Nashville's Covenant School in March 2023 killed three students and three adults.
State Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville, said in a statement, "My heart is broken over the devastating shooting at Antioch High School today. As a mother and a representative of this community, I grieve with the families, students, and staff who are enduring this unimaginable tragedy."
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell said, "This is a heartbreaking moment for the families, the school and the city."
Anyone considering suicide should contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for support at 988 or 1-800-273-8255.