School Shooting Erupts In Nashville

(Scypre.com) – Authorities are investigating the tragic shooting that took place at Antioch High School in Nashville on Wednesday morning, focusing on disturbing social media activity and writings linked to the suspect. According to Metro Nashville Police, the shooter, identified as 17-year-old Solomon Henderson, opened fire inside the school cafeteria shortly after 11 a.m., fatally shooting 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante.

Josselin’s family described her as a kind and loving individual, as reported by CNN affiliate WTVF. Henderson took his own life following the attack, police confirmed.

Two other students sustained injuries during the incident. A 17-year-old male student suffered a graze wound to the arm and was treated and released, while another male student sustained a facial injury but was not shot. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of these victims.

This shooting marked the first school shooting in the U.S. in 2025, based on CNN’s school shooting database. In the previous year, there were 83 school shootings, the highest number recorded since tracking began.

The suspect allegedly livestreamed himself inside the school just minutes before opening fire. The video, posted to the streaming platform Kick, depicted him walking through the school hallways. Kick promptly removed the content and banned the account, stating, “Violence has no place on Kick. We are actively working with law enforcement and taking all appropriate steps to support their investigation.”

Investigators are working to determine if Henderson specifically targeted his victims or fired indiscriminately. Authorities are analyzing the suspect’s online activity, which included racist, antisemitic, and violent rhetoric. His writings reportedly outlined a detailed plan of the shooting and included a school layout. Additionally, the posts indicated Henderson was influenced by past school shootings, referencing incidents involving Natalie “Samantha” Rupnow and Colt Gray, who committed acts of violence in 2024.

Witnesses recounted the terrifying moments during the attack. Brandi Lemons, a senior at Antioch High, was in the cafeteria when the shooting began. “I heard a loud pop, then three more. Everyone started running,” she told CNN. She and others attempted to escape by climbing over a milk counter to reach the back exit. Another student, Candace Huff, described her fear, saying, “I was freaking out, hyperventilating. I felt like my whole world was crumbling.”

Josselin’s father, German Corea, expressed his profound grief, stating, “Every day I told her how much I loved her. I never imagined she wouldn’t come home.” Josselin’s aunt, Maria Corea, described her niece as a dedicated student who loved her family deeply.

Metro Nashville Public Schools director Adrienne Battle addressed the devastating impact on the community, offering condolences to the affected families and commending the staff for their quick response. “My heart goes out to the families as they face unimaginable loss,” Battle said in a statement.

The school district announced that counselors would be available to students, and the school would remain closed for the rest of the week. Antioch High School, which serves approximately 2,000 students, is located about 10 miles southeast of downtown Nashville.

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell spoke at a vigil held at Antioch Church, urging the community to unite in the aftermath of the tragedy. “We grieve together tonight as a city. Our communities deserve better,” he stated. Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones also called for action, condemning gun violence and political inaction. “The fear reverberating around our community today is a chilling reminder of the human cost of inaction,” Jones said.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing to analyze evidence and social media records to understand what led to this heartbreaking event.

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