A tragic shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville resulted in one death and injuries, with the shooter partially livestreaming the event
Nashville: A 17-year-old student caused chaos at Antioch High School when he opened fire, killing a classmate and injuring another. He even livestreamed part of the horrific event, which has left the community in shock.
The shooter, Solomon Henderson, fired ten shots in just 17 seconds after entering the cafeteria. It’s heartbreaking to think about what those students went through. The police said he had a 9 mm pistol and took his own life afterward.
Before the shooting, he posted some photos on social media from a bathroom nearby. His mom had dropped him off at school, which is a detail that changed from earlier reports. The whole situation is just so tragic.
The platform where he livestreamed the attack, Kick, quickly banned his account and removed the video. They stated that violence has no place on their site and are cooperating with law enforcement.
Authorities found a pistol with seven rounds on the cafeteria floor. The gun was purchased in Arizona last year, and it hasn’t been reported stolen. It’s still unclear who bought it.
Henderson left behind a couple of documents totaling 339 pages, which investigators are now looking into. They believe he was heavily influenced by harmful online content, and the FBI is involved in figuring out those influences.
Sadly, the victim was identified as 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante. Another student, a 17-year-old, was treated for a minor injury and released from the hospital.
One student who witnessed the shooting described a terrifying scene, saying he hid behind garbage cans and saw people getting shot. It’s just unimaginable what they went through.
Interestingly, an AI-powered weapons detection system at the school failed to catch the gunman’s firearm. Officials explained that the system relies on existing cameras, but it didn’t work this time due to the shooter’s location.
In a twist, police had to activate the system themselves by showing their weapons during the response. It’s a tough reminder of how unpredictable these situations can be.
This whole incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing issues surrounding school safety and gun violence. It’s a conversation we need to keep having.
