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
Victims Identified in Deadly Robeson County Mass Shooting
Two Dead, 13 Injured in Mass Shooting at Large Party in Robeson County, North Carolina
ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. — A late-night party in eastern North Carolina turned deadly early Saturday morning when gunfire erupted, leaving two people dead and 13 others injured, according to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins confirmed that deputies were called to the scene on Dixon Drive, just outside the town of Maxton, at approximately 3:00 a.m. following reports of a shooting at a large outdoor gathering attended by more than 150 people.
When deputies arrived, chaos had already unfolded — witnesses said over 150 individuals fled the area before law enforcement could secure the scene.
Authorities identified the deceased victims as Jessie Locklear and his son Nehemiah Locklear.
Several other victims sustained critical injuries and were transported to area hospitals for emergency treatment.
Sheriff Wilkins stated that, based on preliminary findings, the shooting appears to have been an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the wider community.
The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from multiple agencies, continues to investigate the circumstances that led to the violence.
Detectives are working to determine the motive and identify all parties involved.
Authorities are urging anyone with information—or anyone who attended the gathering and witnessed the incident—to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Investigators at 910-671-3100.
“We know there were many people present when this occurred,” Sheriff Wilkins said. “If you saw something or know something, we need you to come forward to help bring justice to the victims and their families.”