On Wednesday morning, a tragic incident unfolded at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, when two students were shot in the school cafeteria. Authorities have since confirmed that the suspected shooter is no longer a threat to the community.
At 11:11 a.m. CT, the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department received a call about an active shooting at the high school. Officers quickly arrived at the scene to find two injured students and evidence that the suspected shooter had sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Officials have not yet released the names or ages of those involved, and the conditions of both the students and the suspect remain unknown at this time.
Metro Nashville Public Schools released a statement emphasizing that the situation was under control and there was no further danger. However, the school district described the scene as an active investigation and urged patience from the community.
“We will be gathering students in the auditorium and will provide information on reunification as soon as possible,” the district assured parents and guardians.
As students were cleared from the scene by Metro Police, they were transported by bus to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital. Officials set up a reunification site at the hospital and urged parents to go there instead of the school.
“We ask that parents go to the reunification site at Ascension Saint Thomas. Please do not come to Antioch High School,” officials stressed, highlighting safety and investigation protocols.
Law enforcement agencies, including Tennessee State Troopers, state Homeland Security Special Agents, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, are working together to determine the events leading up to the shooting. Antioch High School remains under lockdown as authorities collect evidence and interview witnesses.
The shooting has left the Nashville community in shock. School safety remains a pressing concern as parents and educators grapple with the implications of yet another violent incident on school grounds. Local leaders have expressed their support for the affected families and pledged to review safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
While the immediate threat has passed, the emotional and psychological impact of the shooting will likely linger. Families, students, and staff at Antioch High School are facing the difficult task of healing from this traumatic event.
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