Crime
Antioch High School shooting suspect identified as 17-year-old African-American male
NASHVILLE, TN – Authorities have identified the suspect involved in the Antioch High School shooting as a 17-year-old male.
The tragic incident, which occurred on Wednesday morning inside the school cafeteria, resulted in the death of one female student, injuries to two others, and the suspect’s death from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), officers responded to reports of an active shooter at the high school, located in the Antioch area of Nashville.
Upon arrival, they found that a female student had been fatally shot, another female sustained a gunshot wound to her arm, and a male student suffered a facial injury, though it was not caused by gunfire.
Authorities reported that the suspect opened fire in the cafeteria before turning the weapon on himself. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The injured students were transported to a local hospital, where they are receiving treatment. Their conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
In response to the incident, Antioch High School was placed on lockdown while law enforcement secured the premises.
A reunification site for parents and students was established at 3754 Murfreesboro Pike, with buses transporting students to the location.
Metro Nashville Public Schools issued a statement confirming that the person responsible for the shooting is no longer a threat and that all necessary measures are being taken to support students and staff.
“This remains an active investigation, and we are working closely with MNPD to provide further updates as they become available,” the school district’s statement read.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has also joined the investigation, assisting local authorities in determining the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities urge anyone with information related to the incident to come forward as the investigation continues.
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.