In Nashville, Tennessee, police spokesman Don Aaron provided an update on the tragedy at St. Paul’s Christian School. The death toll had risen to six, with officials confirming that all victims were students or staff members at the school. Authorities indicated that a young girl opened fire, and she was armed with two assault rifles and a pistol. This information came through on briefings to reporters as the investigation continued in the hours that followed the incident.
Police indicated that three students and three school staff members sustained gunshot wounds, and tragically, all six victims lost their lives. The scene prompted a large response from local and state authorities, as well as emergency medical teams who worked to secure the area and care for those affected. The broader community faced a time of shock and mourning as officials gathered details for the press and prepared to support families and staff connected to the school.
Earlier reports differed in the numbers and details, with some outlets noting that four people had died and others citing different figures. A source connected to the investigation, The Mirror via police data, suggested that the attacker who opened fire was killed in the incident, and that additional individuals were injured. The evolving nature of the facts underscored the challenge of confirming specifics in the immediate aftermath of such events, as authorities worked to piece together the sequence of events and the shooter’s motive, if any could be determined at that stage. (Source: Nashville Police Department)
In a separate incident reported around the same period, a gun attack in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, resulted in the death of a 15-year-old and injuries to five women. The details were being collected as investigators reviewed surveillance footage, interviewed witnesses, and canvassed neighborhoods for possible leads. Community leaders urged calm while emphasizing the need for support services for victims and their families. (Source: Milwaukee Police Department)
Additionally, reports from a university attack in Michigan indicated that multiple people were injured. Local law enforcement agencies coordinated with campus security personnel to secure the area, account for students and staff, and begin the process of determining the shooter’s identity and potential motives. Officials stressed that communication with the public would continue as updates became available and safety measures were reviewed and reinforced to prevent further harm. (Source: Michigan State Police)