Crime
Victim killed in Antioch High School shooting identified as 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante
Authorities determined that a 17-year-old male suspect, identified as Solomon Henderson, entered the school’s cafeteria and opened fire with a pistol.
A tragic shooting incident occurred inside Antioch High School on Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old female student and injuries to two others.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), officers responded to reports of an active shooter at the school at approximately 11:11 a.m.
Upon arrival, authorities determined that a 17-year-old male suspect, identified as Solomon Henderson, entered the school’s cafeteria and opened fire with a pistol.
The shooting claimed the life of 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante.
A male student sustained a gunshot graze wound to his arm, while another student suffered an eye injury from debris following the shooting.
Henderson subsequently turned the gun on himself, resulting in a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
Law enforcement confirmed that two school resource officers (SROs) were inside the building at the time of the shooting; however, they were not in the immediate vicinity of the cafeteria. The situation had concluded by the time they arrived on the scene.
Authorities have established a reunification site for parents at 3754 Murfreesboro Pike.
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) announced the following transportation arrangements for students:
- Beginning at 2:15 p.m., students who normally take the bus will be transported home via their regular routes.
- Students who drove to school will be escorted back to Antioch High to retrieve their vehicles once the parking lot is cleared by law enforcement.
- Students who typically walk to school will be provided transportation home if their parents do not pick them up.
- Car riders can be picked up at the designated reunification site.
Traffic congestion in the surrounding area remains an issue, with Hobson Pike closed near the Wilson County line and portions of Murfreesboro Pike closed near the school. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has deployed HELP trucks to assist with traffic management.
In response to the tragedy, a community healing gathering has been scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Church United Family Fellowship, located at 3105 Hamilton Church Road.
MNPS officials expressed their deep sorrow over the shooting, stating:
“Our hearts are broken for the families affected by this senseless act of violence. Today, we mourn the loss of a promising young life and hold in our hearts all those impacted by this tragedy.”
House Democratic Caucus Chairman John Ray Clemmons addressed the broader implications of the shooting, emphasizing the need for stronger preventative measures to curb gun violence in schools.
“For my colleagues who believe inaction is acceptable, I urge you to put yourself in the shoes of the parents whose child will not be coming home today,” Clemmons stated. “We must do everything in our power to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.”
MNPD has confirmed that this remains an active crime scene, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is also assisting with the investigation.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Metro Nashville Police Department as they work to piece together the events leading up to this devastating incident.
Authorities have confirmed that both Cortney Bartholomew and Brad Bartholomew were detained for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of 22-year-old Rebecca Kay Park.
Investigators removed multiple items from the residence as potential evidence, including vehicles.
At this time, officials have not confirmed whether either individual has been formally charged.
Rebecca was last seen on the night of November 3 near her mother’s residence in Boon Township, Michigan.
Early reports suggested she was observed entering a dark-colored vehicle; however, her mother, Cortney, reportedly provided conflicting descriptions regarding the vehicle.
Cortney is believed to be the last person to have seen Rebecca alive.
Following Rebecca’s disappearance, Cortney sent a series of urgent text messages to Richard Lee Falor—Rebecca’s fiancé, the father of her unborn child, and Cortney’s former partner.
Despite having limited recent communication, the messages appeared frantic and included statements such as:
- “Call me back asap”
- “Rich it’s Cortney call me back”
- “Dude call me”
- “Ur ole lady took off with some dude in a black car”
In the days after she went missing, Rebecca’s cellphone was located on a nearby roadway.
The phone was reportedly recovered by Cortney herself, a detail that has contributed to public speculation due to reported inconsistencies and unanswered questions surrounding the case.
Public records and online discussions also reference prior criminal histories involving both Cortney and Falor, including offenses related to sexual assault.
Law enforcement has not confirmed whether those past cases have any direct relevance to the current investigation.
After 21 days missing, Rebecca was tragically located deceased. Her body was found by her father during a search effort, approximately 15 feet off the roadway and not far from where she was last seen.
Early findings suggest her body may have been dragged to the location. Rebecca was nine months pregnant at the time of her death.
Authorities confirmed the infant was not found with her, and information regarding the baby’s whereabouts remains undisclosed.
Following the discovery of her body, both Rebecca’s sister, Kimberly Park, and her fiancé, Richard Falor, were taken into custody.
Kimberly Park has been formally charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Tampering with evidence in a criminal case
- Making false statements to law enforcement during a violent-crime investigation
- Filing a false felony report
Falor was also arrested and is currently facing drug-related charges.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Additional updates are expected as forensic analysis, autopsy results, and collected evidence are processed.
Law enforcement officials have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges.