Crime
Video captures moments shots fired inside Antioch High School’s cafeteria
The suspect subsequently sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Nashville, TN – The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) has provided additional details regarding a shooting incident at Antioch High School on Wednesday morning that resulted in injuries to three students, including the suspect.
According to MNPD, the shooting took place inside the school’s cafeteria, where two students were shot by a fellow student.
The suspect subsequently sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
All three individuals were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Their conditions have not been disclosed at this time.
Authorities have assured the public that the situation is under control, and there is no ongoing threat to students, faculty, or staff.
The school remains on lockdown as law enforcement officers continue to process the scene and ensure the safety of all individuals on campus.
Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) has designated a reunification site for parents and students at 3754 Murfreesboro Pike, where buses are actively transporting students from the school. Parents are urged to go to this location for further instructions.
In an official statement, MNPS announced:
“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.”
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has joined the investigation to assist local law enforcement in determining the circumstances surrounding the incident, including how the suspect obtained the firearm.
This remains an active investigation, and authorities are working to gather additional details regarding the motive and events leading up to the shooting.
Law enforcement officials have urged anyone with information to come forward as they work to provide answers to the community.
Further updates will be provided by the Metro Nashville Police Department and Metro Nashville Public Schools as more information becomes available. Parents and community members are encouraged to monitor official channels for the latest developments.
SPOKANE, Washington — Authorities have identified Rashad McDade as the man who lost his life in a fatal shooting on Spokane’s South Hill early in the morning. The shooting occurred near the intersection of 53rd Avenue and Fiske Street, leaving family members, friends and the surrounding community mourning a devastating loss.
According to the information provided, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 4:30 a.m. When police arrived, they located McDade at the scene. He had suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and authorities have not announced an arrest.
The incident unfolded in the early hours of the morning, when gunfire disrupted the quiet South Hill neighborhood.
Police officers rushed to the area near 53rd Avenue and Fiske Street after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Rashad McDade, who had lost his life.
The sudden violence left residents in the surrounding area concerned as law enforcement officers secured the scene and began investigating what had happened.
As officers worked to secure the area, a nearby apartment building was placed under a shelter-in-place order.
Authorities also closed a section of 53rd Avenue near Fiske Street while investigators examined the scene and gathered information related to the shooting.
These precautions were taken as police worked to address the situation and carry out their investigation. Further details about the events leading up to the gunfire have not yet been released.
At the time of the available report, no suspect had been taken into custody.
Investigators have not publicly identified a possible suspect or disclosed what may have led to the shooting. The motive and circumstances surrounding McDade’s death remain unknown.
Police are continuing their investigation as they work to establish a clearer understanding of the incident. Additional information may be released as the case develops.
Behind every fatal shooting is a person whose life mattered to family, friends and loved ones. Rashad McDade’s death has left those closest to him facing a painful loss and difficult questions.
His sudden passing is a heartbreaking reminder of the lasting impact that violence can have on families and entire communities. As investigators continue working to determine what happened, loved ones are left to remember McDade and cope with his absence.
May Rashad McDade rest in peace. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and everyone affected by this tragedy. May they find strength, comfort and support during this difficult time.