Crime
2 students killed after shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville, suspect dead from self-inflicted gunshot wound
Law enforcement has confirmed that the situation is contained, and there is no further threat to students or staff.
Nashville, TN – The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is currently investigating a shooting that occurred at Antioch High School on Wednesday morning, resulting in injuries to two students.
According to MNPD officials, a student opened fire inside the school’s cafeteria, striking two fellow students before sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Law enforcement has confirmed that the situation is contained, and there is no further threat to students or staff.
Following the incident, Antioch High School was placed on lockdown, with authorities working to ensure the safety of all individuals on campus.
School administrators, in collaboration with law enforcement, are gathering students in the auditorium and will provide instructions for reunification with parents and guardians as soon as possible.
Metro Nashville Public Schools issued the following statement:
“Families and community: Antioch High School is on lockdown due to shots being fired inside the school building. Metro Police are on the scene. The person responsible for the shooting is no longer a threat. We will be gathering students in the auditorium and will provide information on reunification as soon as possible.”
Emergency personnel are on-site to provide medical assistance to the injured students, who have been transported to a local hospital for treatment. Their conditions have not yet been disclosed.
Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the motive and how the suspect accessed the firearm.
Further updates will be provided by MNPD and Metro Nashville Public Schools as more information becomes available. Parents and guardians are advised to monitor official communication channels for the latest developments.
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 — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot inside the bathroom of a Chipotle restaurant near Temple University’s 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 University’s 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:
“The 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 victim’s family and loved ones.”
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 victim’s 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 individual’s 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.