Crime
Surveillance Footage Captures Tragic Shooting Near Tennessee State University
A man can be heard shouting, “He’s got a gun!” seconds before shots ring out.
New surveillance video has emerged from the mass shooting incident that occurred on Jefferson Street in Nashville on Saturday, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
The footage provides a chilling first-hand account of the chaos that unfolded near Tennessee State University.
The video shows a crowd of people, including several children, fleeing from gunfire in the parking lot.
A man can be heard shouting, “He’s got a gun!” seconds before shots ring out.
Panic ensues as people scramble to safety, shielding children and taking cover.
According to police, 24-year-old Vonquae Johnson lost her life in the shooting, and nine others were injured.
Investigators believe the incident was a result of a shootout between two groups positioned on opposite sides of the street.
The shooting took place around 5:30 p.m., approximately 20 minutes after Jefferson Street reopened following the Tennessee State University homecoming parade.
Among the injured were three young girls: a 12-year-old and two 14-year-olds.
Thankfully, all three girls are expected to survive. The other victims range in age from 30 to 50.
Monroe, LA – The Monroe Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating a shooting incident that took place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hibbett Sports, located in the 2700 block of Louisville Avenue.
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two adult victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and received immediate medical attention at the scene before being transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the altercation originated as a dispute over shoes inside a nearby shopping mall.
The conflict escalated and spilled over into the Hibbett Sports store, where shots were fired.
Investigators have determined that this was not a random act of violence.
According to police, the individuals involved were known to each other, and the shooting stemmed from a physical altercation inside the store.
MPD detectives are actively reviewing surveillance footage, gathering evidence, and interviewing witnesses to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the Monroe Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.
This remains a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more details emerge.