Antioch High School Shooting: One Student Killed, Another Wounded as Shooter Takes Own Life

Tragically, two students have lost their lives, and another has been injured due to a shooting at Antioch High School on Wednesday.

According to police reports, one student opened fire on two others in the cafeteria before ultimately turning the gun on himself. The shooter, a male student, and a female student were both declared dead at the scene.

Authorities from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are currently aiding the Metro Nashville Police Department in their ongoing investigation.

MNPD spokesperson Don Aaron said in a statement, “We can confirm that a 17-year-old began firing shots in the cafeteria at 11:09 a.m. One female student has died, while another is in stable condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.”

At the moment of the incident, there were two school resource officers inside the building, although they were not in the cafeteria at the time.

Another student was hurt, but their injuries were not the result of gunfire.

The MNPD has set up a reunification center for parents at 3754 Murfreesboro Pike and advises parents to refrain from coming to Antioch High School. The northbound lane of Murfreesboro Pike is currently closed.

Social workers and guidance counselors from
MNPS will be on hand to assist students and families at the Family Assistance Center located at the reunification site.

This is a developing story.