Crime
1 dead, 9 injured in mass shooting near Tennessee State University
At least 12 people were shot, including a 12-year-old girl and two 14-year-old girls who are expected to survive.
Nashville, Tennessee โ A tragic shooting incident occurred on Saturday evening near the Tennessee State University campus, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
The shooting took place around 5:30 PM on Jefferson Street and 27th Avenue North, approximately 20 minutes after the conclusion of the university’s homecoming parade.
At least 12 people were shot, including a 12-year-old girl and two 14-year-old girls who are expected to survive.
The other victims are between the ages of 30 and 50.
Sadly, a 24-year-old man succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives are currently interviewing victims at local hospitals to gather more information about the incident.
The shooting occurred after the crowd had begun to disperse following the homecoming festivities.
Police believe that gunfire was exchanged between two groups located on opposite sides of the street, resulting in innocent bystanders being caught in the crossfire.
While the exact number of shooters involved remains unclear, authorities believe at least one shooter was present.
A handgun has been recovered from the scene, and police believe handguns were the weapons used in the shooting.
Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell condemned the senseless act of violence and expressed his condolences to the victims and their families. He praised the first responders for their swift response and assistance.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Crime
16-year-old Khyon Smith-Tate found shot to death inside Chipotle bathroom on edge of Temple University’s campus in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA โ A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple Universityโs campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said, as students and staff returned for the first day of the Spring 2026 semester.
The shooting occurred at approximately 5:00 p.m. inside the Chipotle located in the 1100 block of West Montgomery Avenue, on the ground floor of The View at Montgomery apartment complex. The building is situated near Temple Universityโs Student Center and TECH Center.
Police later identified the victim as Khyon Smith-Tate, a North Philadelphia resident. Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small said Smith-Tate was found with a gunshot wound to the chest and was pronounced dead at 5:24 p.m.
Temple University President John Fry and Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of Police Jennifer Griffin issued a joint statement following the incident:
โThe loss of life to gun violence is a profound tragedy, and there are no words that can make sense of it. Our thoughts are with the victimโs family and loved ones.โ
According to investigators, Smith-Tate and another minor entered the restaurant and requested access to the restroom. Chief Inspector Small said the shooting is believed to have occurred inside the bathroom.
Moments later, employees discovered Smith-Tate suffering from a gunshot wound. Police recovered one spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon inside the restroom.
Although the victimโs last known address was approximately eight blocks from the scene, authorities have not indicated what brought him to the location or what led to the shooting.
At the time of the incident, the restaurant was crowded, and multiple individuals inside the business were detained briefly for questioning. However, police said they have not yet obtained any statements from witnesses who reported hearing a gunshot.
A person of interest was taken into custody several blocks from the scene shortly after the shooting, but Chief Inspector Small said that individualโs involvement remains unclear.
As of Tuesday, police confirmed that no arrests have been made and no motive has been established.
Investigators believe Smith-Tate entered the restroom with another minor, though the whereabouts of that individual remain unknown.
Police are also seeking information about three possible suspects, described as teenagers carrying backpacks.
Chief Inspector Small noted that the area is equipped with numerous surveillance cameras, which detectives are reviewing as part of the ongoing investigation.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.