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
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.”