Indiscriminate firing between two groups at Tennessee University!
One person died and nine were injured in a shootout on saturday (October 12) during the homecoming ceremony of Tennessee State university in Nashville, USA. The incident took place near the university campus at around 5 pm. After the ceremony, there was a sudden firing between two groups, which caused panic in the crowd. Metro Nashville police said that firing took place between groups after a ceremony held at Tennessee State University. They said that the cartridge shells found at the scene indicate that there was firing on a road near the university. However, it is not believed that the firing is directly related to the homecoming ceremony.
Minor also among the injured
A 24-year-old man died in this firing, while 9 others were taken to local hospitals. According to the police, the injured include three minors aged 12 to 14 years, whose condition is not critical. Metro Nashville police said some of the injured may have been involved in the shooting, while others may have been innocent people caught in the crossfire. The number of injured ranged from minor to serious, with some victims also suffering injuries. A handgun has also been recovered from the scene.
police started investigating the case
At the same time, people present there said that people were running after hearing the gunfire and there was an atmosphere of panic. A young man named Jashawna Rucker said, I am thankful that I did not lose my life and I was not shot. Officials said firefighters used belts to help the injured. At present, the police have started investigating the shooting. Metro Nashville police Commander Anthony McClain condemned the violence and called it "unfortunate" and urged to stop such incidents.