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
Anna Kepner Stepbrother Timothy Hudson Charged With Murder Months After Her Death Aboard Cruise Ship
Brevard County, Fla. — New court filings reveal that Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of 18-year-old Anna Kepner has been charged with homicide in connection with her death, months after she was found deceased aboard a cruise ship during a family vacation.
Anna, a resident of Titusville, was discovered dead in her stateroom on November 7, 2025, while traveling with family aboard the Carnival Horizon.
According to court documents, her body was found under a bed in the cabin.
Filings state that she died from asphyxiation resulting from what was described as a “bar hold.”
Because Anna’s death occurred while the ship was in open water returning to Miami following a weeklong Caribbean cruise, the case is being prosecuted in federal court.
On February 20, Thomas Hudson filed an emergency petition in Brevard County seeking sole custody of his 9-year-old daughter, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Shauntel Hudson.
The child currently resides primarily with Shauntel and her husband, Chris Kepner—Anna’s father.
The petition asserts that there has been a “significant and unanticipated change in circumstances” warranting an immediate modification of parental responsibility and time-sharing arrangements. The filing references information circulating on social media from the Kepner family indicating that Anna’s 16-year-old stepbrother was charged with homicide on February 3 by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
The document further alleges that newly obtained information may call into question the judgment and parenting decisions within the household.
A law enforcement source confirmed that the 16-year-old appeared in federal court in Miami on February 6.
According to the source, U.S. Marshals escorted the teen to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where he and a public defender appeared before a magistrate judge in a closed hearing.
Following the proceeding, Shauntel Hudson and Chris Kepner released a statement expressing frustration over the court’s decision to grant the teen release.
“At this time, it is deeply painful and disturbing to our family that the person responsible is able to walk freely. This reality adds to our grief and outrage,” the statement read in part. “It is devastating to know that while we live every day with the loss of our child, the individual responsible has not yet been fully held accountable.”
The homicide charge marks a significant development in a case that has drawn attention due to the location of the alleged crime and the family relationships involved.
Federal authorities continue to handle the prosecution, and additional court proceedings are expected as the case moves forward.
The investigation remains active.