A grim incident unfolded when at least three children and two adults were involved in a deadly shooting this Monday at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Local media outlets, citing information from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, reported the grim outcome after responders arrived at the scene.
The minors who suffered gunshot injuries were transported to the health center while responsive, but tragically succumbed shortly thereafter, according to statements from a hospital spokesman to US news outlets.
An active shooter situation developed at Covenant Presbyterian Church and its Covenant School on Burton Hills Drive. Law enforcement from the Metro Nashville Police Department engaged the shooter, who died. Soon after, authorities confirmed a student reunion point where families could reunite at Woodmont Baptist Church, 2100 Woodmont Boulevard. The social media post from the department provided those logistical details for families awaiting reunification.
— Metro Nashville Police Department (@MNPDNashville) March 27, 2023
The Nashville Police Department communicated that there was a fatal confrontation with responding officers, with the exact circumstances still developing as information continued to pour in.
Details about the broader situation remained preliminary and many questions about the incident, including the identity and motive of the shooter, were still being investigated by officials.
We are responding to an active attacker at 33 Burton Hills Blvd Covenant School. We can confirm that we have more than one patient. Parents arriving at the school must arrive at 20 Burton Hills at this time. This is an active scene.
— Nashville Fire Department (@NashvilleFD) March 27, 2023
The shooting occurred at a school serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, roughly around 11 years old. School administrators and emergency personnel coordinated a response to ensure safety for those on site and to facilitate emergency care for the injured and bereaved.
An established meeting point for victims and their relatives was set at Woodmont Baptist Church, located at 2100 Woodmont Avenue, to streamline the reunification process amid the unfolding event.
Officials had previously indicated an active shooter on the ground and