3 students shot at Antioch High School, suspected of self-inflicted gunshot wounds

On January 23, 2025By Littum

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Update (12:30 p.m.): The Metro Nashville Police Department encourages parents to call 615-401-1712 for reunion information. All students will be taken to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital (3754 Murfreesboro Pike) by bus including car riders.

Antioch High School families: Buses will take students from Antioch High School to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, 3754 Murfreesboro Pike, as they are released from the scene by Metro Police. We ask parents to go to the reunion place at Sankt Thomas Himmelfart. Please do…

— Metro Schools (@MetroSchools) 22 January 2025

Update (12:20): The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office reports Hobson Pike will be closed indefinitely at the Wilson and Davidson County line.

TRAFFIC ALERT

Hobson Pike will be closed indefinitely at the Wilson/Davidson County line. Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route.

— Wilson Co Sheriff (@wilsonsheriff) 22 January 2025

Update (12:02): The Metro Nashville Police Department has released more information about the shooting at Antioch High School that left three students injured.

MNPD reports three students were injured, including the suspect, who suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The reunion location for parents and their children will be at 3754 Murfreesboro Pike. Buses take the students there.

BREAKING: A shooting is under investigation at Antioch High School. Three people have been injured, including the suspect who shot himself. Reunion location for parents is 3754 M’boro Pk. Buses take the students there. pic.twitter.com/G5UypO7neP

— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) 22 January 2025

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has dispatched HELP trucks to assist with traffic control in response to this shooting.

.@myTDOT HELP trucks assist with traffic control in connection with a shooting investigation at Antioch High School. Please follow @MNPDNashville and local media for updates on this incident.

— ErinTDOT (@ErinTDOT) 22 January 2025

Previous: The Metro Nashville Police Department is investigating a shooting at Antioch High School Wednesday morning.

MNPD confirmed to WSMV4 that two students were shot by another student. The shooter then suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to MNPD.

The shooting took place in the cafeteria. The situation is now reportedly subdued.

“Antioch High School is on lockdown due to shots being fired inside the school building. The Metropolitan Police are on the scene. The person responsible for the shooting is no longer a threat. We gather students in the auditorium and inform about reunion as soon as possible.

This is an active crime scene and investigation. We will work with the MNPD to provide additional updates as they become available.”

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have also responded to the shooting.

This is a development story. Check back for updates.