A man was fatally shot and nine others were wounded, including three children, after two groups fired at each other following a Tennessee State University homecoming parade in Nashville. The shooting took place off campus on Jefferson Street, while the crowds were thinning out after the parade had ended. The victims’ conditions varied from grazes to critical injuries, with one person succumbing to their wounds. The three children who were shot are expected to recover.
Police are investigating the incident and believe at least one person hospitalized was involved in the shooting. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and analyzing video footage to determine what happened. Handguns are believed to have been used, with one gun found in the street. The shooting was unexpected given the large police presence at the event.
During the parade, which was attended by hundreds of people, another incident occurred at Nissan Stadium where the homecoming football game was being held. Three people were injured in a crowd stampede caused by an escalated argument.
Witnesses described the chaotic scene, with many mistaking the gunfire for fireworks initially. One person who was there expressed sadness and frustration at the violence affecting innocent people, especially children. The mayor of Nashville condemned the shooting as a senseless act that marred what should have been a joyous celebration.
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