Authorities in Nashville are actively investigating a shooting that took place at Antioch High School on Jan. 22. According to police, two students were shot by another student in the cafeteria at around 11:11 a.m. One of the students, a female, was killed.
BREAKING: 2 students were shot by a fellow student at a Nashville high school before the attacker took his own life.
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The shooting occurred at Antioch High School, according to police.pic.twitter.com/U9yXeOjV8p
So far, MNPS Public Information Officer Don Aaron has confirmed that the suspected shooter was armed with a pistol.
"The person who has been identified as a 17-year-old fired multiple shots in the cafeteria of the school, injuring two other students —one of them fatally— before shooting and killing himself," Aaron said.
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Police added the shooter rode the bus to school on Jan. 22. MNPD started receiving calls for service at 11:11 a.m. followed by an immediate response from authorities, Chief John Drake said.
There were four total transports during the incident, with the fourth student sustaining face injuries from a fall, not from being shot, Fox 17 reported.
MNPD started receiving calls for service at 11:11 a.m. MNPD Chief John Drake says there was an immediate response from the department's units and beyond. There were four total transports in this incident, with the fourth student sustaining face injuries from a fall, not from being shot.
In a statement, Freda Player, chair of Metro Nashville Board of Education, said the board was "committed to ensuring that all those affected by this tragedy receive the care and support they need." Player added that MNPS is working tirelessly to provide resourced to help out students, staff and families.
"We will continue to stand united in addressing the challenges we face and fostering environments where every student and educator feels secure and supported," the statement read.
Tennessee State Troopers, state Homeland Security Special Agents and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continue to assist in the investigation.
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