Tragedy at Antioch High: Community Reels After Shooting

On Wednesday, Antioch High School faced a terrible event. A student opened fire in the cafeteria, killing two and injuring another. The shooter turned the gun on himself. Police and other law enforcement teams rushed to help. Around 2, 000 students attend the school. The incident happened at 11:11 am. One female student lost her life, and another was taken to a hospital in stable condition. A second student was injured but not by a gunshot. School resource officers were on site but not in the cafeteria during the shooting. Families were reunited at a nearby location, and students were taken home safely. The community organized a vigil that evening to support the affected families. School officials and local leaders expressed their support and commitment to safety. Politicians and groups like Students Demand Action Tennessee called for action against gun violence.