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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.

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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.

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Henderson subsequently turned the gun on himself, resulting in a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Solomon Henderson, Antioch High School shooter's manifesto leaked - Manifesto Revealed Authorities have identified Solomon Henderson, a 17-year-old student, as the suspect in the Antioch High School shooting in Nashville, Tennessee. Henderson reportedly live-streamed himself flashing a firearm shortly before opening fire in the school's cafeteria, a tragedy that left one student dead and two others injured.MNPD reports that the girl has been identified as Josselin Corea Escalante.

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:

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“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.

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Suspect Identified in Highlands Ranch Main Event Shooting

The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.

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Highlands Ranch, CO – Authorities have identified the suspect in the recent shooting inside Main Event Highlands Ranch as 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders of Denver. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, located at 64 West Centennial Boulevard, shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Highlands Ranch, CO – Authorities have identified the suspect in the recent shooting inside Main Event Highlands Ranch as 23-year-old Nevaeha Crowley-Sanders of Denver.

She was taken into custody and faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the case will be referred to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for formal charging.

It is important to note that all charges are allegations at this stage, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an active shooter at Main Event, located at 64 West Centennial Boulevard, shortly before midnight on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Deputies arriving at the scene discovered that multiple rounds had been fired inside the entertainment venue, leading to the injury of a female victim who sustained gunshot wounds to her chest and foot.

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The suspect, Crowley-Sanders, was immediately detained at the scene.

As deputies secured the area, one officer encountered a male suspect armed with a handgun in the parking lot.

The deputy issued multiple commands for the individual to drop the weapon, but the suspect continued moving between parked vehicles.

When the armed man turned toward the deputy, the officer discharged their firearm, fatally wounding him. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigators recovered multiple firearms at the scene and are working to determine the full sequence of events.

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Authorities believe the deceased male was connected to the initial shooting inside the building, but his exact role in the incident is still under investigation.

In accordance with standard protocol, the 23rd Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will oversee the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

The deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the review.

Sheriff Darren Weekly has emphasized the importance of transparency and assured the public that further details will be released as the investigation progresses.

Authorities urge the community to refrain from speculation and allow investigators time to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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The safety of residents remains the top priority, and officials commend the swift response of law enforcement in containing a potentially deadly situation.

Call for Information:
Anyone with additional details regarding the shootings is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 303-660-7549.


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