(Story courtesy of WVLT News)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Update (1:10 p.m.): The Metro Nashville Police Department has confirmed that two people are now dead and two more injured during the shooting at Antioch High School on Wednesday morning.
MNPD’s Don Aaron reports that one girl is dead, and the shooter, a 17-year-old boy, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The third victim, a girl, is being treated for a graze wound from the shooting.
The fourth victim, a boy, received a facial injury but was not shot according to MNPD. He is being treated for this injury.
Aaron said that the 17-year-old fired multiple shots in the school’s cafeteria — shooting the two girls and then himself. SWAT units have cleared the school and MNPD reports that there is no further threat to the public.
School buses are continuing to transport students to the reunification center.
Earlier coverage:
Update (12:02 p.m.): The Metro Nashville Police Department has released more information on the shooting at Antioch High School that left three students injured.
MNPD reports that three students were wounded, including the suspect, who sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The reunification site for parents and their children will be at 3754 Murfreesboro Pike. Buses will be taking students there.
Earlier: The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating a shooting at Antioch High School on Wednesday morning.
MNPD confirmed to WSMV4 that two students were shot by another student. The shooter then sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to MNPD.
The shooting occurred in the cafeteria. The situation is now reportedly contained.
“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. We will be gathering students in the auditorium and will provide information on reunification as soon as possible.
This is an active crime scene and investigation. We will work with the MNPD to provide further updates as they become available.” – Metro Nashville Public Schools
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has responded to the shooting as well.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
