Nashville, TN – A devastating shooting incident occurred inside Antioch High School on Wednesday morning, resulting in the death of 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante and injuries to two others. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), officers responded to reports of an active shooter at the school at approximately 11:11 a.m. Upon arrival, authorities determined that 17-year-old Solomon Henderson, a student at the school, entered the cafeteria and opened fire with a pistol.

The shooting claimed the life of Josselin Corea Escalante, a 16-year-old female student. A male student sustained a gunshot graze wound to his arm, while another student suffered an eye injury from debris following the shooting. Henderson subsequently turned the gun on himself, resulting in a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

As the investigation continues, authorities have revealed that Henderson had a disturbing online presence, including a manifesto that outlined his intentions. The manifesto, which has not been publicly released, is reported to contain disturbing and hate-filled rhetoric.

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that two school resource officers (SROs) were inside the building at the time of the shooting; however, they were not in the immediate vicinity of the cafeteria. The situation had concluded by the time they arrived on the scene.

The Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) district has announced that counseling services will be available for students, parents, and staff affected by the incident. A community healing gathering has been scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Church United Family Fellowship.

The Tennessee Department of Education has also issued a statement, expressing their condolences to the families affected by the tragedy. “Our hearts are broken for the families affected by this senseless act of violence,” the statement read. “Today, we mourn the loss of a promising young life and hold in our hearts all those impacted by this tragedy.”

As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is also assisting with the investigation.

_A Timeline of Events_

– 11:11 a.m., Wednesday: Reports of an active shooter at Antioch High School are received by authorities.
– 11:15 a.m., Wednesday: Officers respond to the scene and determine that Solomon Henderson has opened fire in the cafeteria.
– 11:20 a.m., Wednesday: The shooting claims the life of 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante, and two other students are injured.
– 11:25 a.m., Wednesday: Henderson turns the gun on himself, resulting in a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound.
– 12:00 p.m., Wednesday: Authorities confirm the identity of the suspect and the victims.
– 2:00 p.m., Wednesday: The MNPD holds a press conference to provide updates on the investigation.

_A Statement from the Family of Josselin Corea Escalante_

“We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Josselin. She was a bright and talented student, and her life was taken far too soon. We urge anyone with information about the suspect’s actions to come forward and cooperate with authorities.”

_A Statement from Metro Nashville Public Schools_

“Our hearts are broken for the families affected by this senseless act of violence. We will do everything possible to support our students, parents, and staff during this difficult time.”

_A Statement from the Metro Nashville Police Department_

“We are committed to conducting a thorough and exhaustive investigation into this incident. We urge anyone with information to come forward and cooperate with authorities. We will do everything possible to ensure that justice is served.”

_A Call to Action_

The community is urged to come together to support the victims and their families. A fundraising campaign has been established to help cover the medical expenses of the injured victims. Donations can be made online or in person at the reunification site.

_Counseling Services_

Counseling services are available for students, parents, and staff affected by the incident. The Metro Nashville Public Schools counseling department can be reached at (615) 259-INFO (4636).

_Community Healing Gathering_

A community healing gathering has been scheduled at 6:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Church United Family Fellowship, located at 3105 Hamilton Church Road.