Six killed in Nashville private school shooting: Gunman shoots three kids and two staff members dead before being shot by police at Christian elementary school
- The shooting took place on Monday at The Covenant School in Nashville
- Nashville Metropolitan Police officers shot the gunman dead at the scene
Six people including three children are dead after a shooting at a private school in Nashville.
The incident took place at the Covenant School on the outskirts of the city shortly after 10.30am on Monday.
Police say the gunman – who has not yet been named – killed three kids and two adults before being shot dead by police.
The shooter has not yet been named and it remains unclear what his motive was.
Students are evacuated from The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday after a gunman killed three kids and two adults
A father carries his son out of The Covenant School in Nashville after a shooter killed three students and two staff members before being shot dead
Terrified children hold hands as they leave The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday after a shooter opened fire, killing three children, before being shot dead by police
A woman holds her young child after a school shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville on Monday. Three children were killed by the gunman
Terrified parents wait for their kids at The Covenant School in Nashville. The gunman was killed by police
Parents rushed to the scene to collect their children after the incident on Monday morning
Children pour out of The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday
It’s unclear how many were also injured, or what type of weapon was used.
Parents have been told to collect their children from the school, but no other information has been given.
‘I know this is probably the worst day of everyone’s lives.
‘I can’t tell you how sympathetic we are,’ a Metro Police officer was heard telling the parents as they waited at a nearby church for updates.
Neighbors of the school watched as parents frantically rushed to the scene to find their children.
‘Everyone as a parent are terrified. You don’t send you kid to school thinking there would be an active shooting, especially in this area.
‘Just hearing as a parent myself it’s truly overwhelming. Seeing all the parents run up the hill to see if their children are okay,’ Lisa Debusk told DailyMail.com.
There are around 33 staff members in the school and some 260 students.
Parents waiting at the scene for their children to emerge. The shooting took place shortly after 10am
It’s unclear what kind of attack is underway. The Nashville Fire Department referred to it as being an ‘active aggressor’
Parents gather in the sanctuary of Woodmont Baptist Church in Nashville on Monday after a gunman opened fire, killing three students
Many of those students were seen running from the building today in their school uniforms after the shooting began.
Other schools in the area have gone into lockdown as a precaution, but there is not thought to be any additional threat.
Parents are now gathering at a church next to the school. Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn was among the first to share her condolences.
‘Chuck & I are heartbroken to hear about the shooting at Covenant School in Nashville.
‘My office is in contact with federal, state, & local officials, & we stand ready to assist.
‘Thank you to the first responders working on site. Please join us in prayer for those affected.’
Sen. Bill Haggerty tweeted: ‘Devastated and heartbroken about the tragic news at Covenant School. I’m grateful to law enforcement and first responders for their heroic actions.’
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee tweeted: ‘I am closely monitoring the tragic situation at Covenant…as we continue to respond, please join us in praying for the school, congregation & Nashville community.’
The White House is yet to comment. Monday’s shooting is the 129th shooting this year.
Harold Burke, Commander with MNPD, is seen near the scene of Covenant School after a shooter incident on Monday, March 27
