At least 10 people were shot during homecoming festivities at Tennessee State University, a historically black school in Nashville. One person was killed. Three of those shot were juveniles, including a 12-year-old.
Nashville Police believe that two groups were targeting each other before the gunfire. One of the gunmen is believed to be among the injured. No arrests have been made.
“It’s not a good thing when a handful of people can cause disruption for the entire community,” MNPD spokesperson Don Aaron said. “This type of gun violence has got to stop. We didn’t expect this to happen here with all the law enforcement and safety people here. There were police officers and firefighters everywhere.”
“Praying for the victims of this horrific crime,” Rep. Mark Green wrote on X. “Our hearts go out to the TSU community tonight.”
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Nashville Fire Dept. spokesperson Kendra Loney told Newschannel 5 the department was able to react quickly to those who were gunshot victims.
“As the gunfire erupted, our crews were right here where that occurred,” Loney said. “They recounted that it sounded like fireworks that were happening. They reacted and they were shocked in the moment. They ripped off their belts and made tourniquets. The innocence in this event was taken away. We don’t know the final number of victims. We are grateful first responders were on the scene and already here. We are very thankful for that. It could have been worse.”
Mayor Freddie O’Connell condemned the violence.
“Earlier today, hundreds of us marched down historic Jefferson Street for homecoming,” Mayor O’Connell told television station Fox 17. “What was a joyous atmosphere is tonight very different because of a senseless act of violence carried out by people who didn’t care who else might be caught in the crossfire.”
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