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More harrowing details are unfolding about the shooting at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee.
In a press conference on Tuesday through populationMetro Nashville Police Chief John Drake It announced that the 28-year-old gunman “legally bought seven firearms from five local gun shops here.” Three of the guns were used to kill three nine-year-old students and three school officials on Monday morning. And the shooter’s parents didn’t even know their child had so many guns!
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The perpetrator’s parents were unaware that there were seven guns in their home. at one point They believed that their son had only one weapon. which they thought had already been sold. They also feel that young people “Should not be armed” because they are under “Medical care for mood disorders,” John doesn’t elaborate, but damn, we already know gun control in this country is crazy. But this is more and more proof. How wrong the system is!
while chatting with NBC NewsThe police chief opened up about what he believed might have been the gunman’s motive. He said he thought the feeling of “dissatisfaction” might have come into play since they had joined. Testament Schoolwhich is a private Christian school, noting that:
“There is a belief that there is dissatisfaction with having to go to that school.”
Police also believe the school was targeted but not the only victim. Authorities found what was described as a “manifesto” at the gunman’s home. which indicates that the attack “Calculated and planned,” a press release on Monday revealed. Included in the statement are diagrams. “Draw school details,” including noting that entry and exit points include surveillance, Drake tells WebMD. NBC News:
“We have some writings we’re talking about that relate to what actually happened today. We have a map drawn of how all of this happened.”
Horrifyingly, the Promised School wasn’t the only place Hale was planning to attack. He continued:
“It (the statement) states that there will be shootings in several places. And school is one of them.”
Wow. This is already a terrible tragedy. But to think it could be worse is disgusting.
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as we reported The gunman, who police believe identified as transgender, entered the school through a side door with Two “assault rifles” and one pistol. Fourteen minutes after 911 was called, responding agents killed a Tennessee native in a shootout. Sadly, not in front of the victims. Evelyn Dieckhaus9, Halle scrogs9, William Kinney9, Cynthia Peak61, Catherine Kunze60, and Mike Hill61 years old, murdered at the scene In a statement given to populationCovenant School mourned the loss of students and staff, saying:
“We are mourning this devastating loss and are shocked by the horrific events that have shattered our schools and churches. We value loving students, families, faculty and staff. and begin the healing process.”
Those wishing to help this community can support the following fundraisers: The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, ViVE, and Victims First. Our thoughts and prayers go to those who have lost a loved one. We hope that politicians will eventually make the necessary changes to stop such tragedies in the future. and make the school the safe space it should be.
If you are experiencing emotional distress related to a violent incident You can call or text the victims’ helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or visit their website at for more resources
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