Summary:
- A tragic school shooting at Covenant Church and School in Nashville claimed the lives of six individuals, including three children and three adults.
- The shooter, 28-year-old Audrey Elizabeth Hale, a former student of the school, was heavily armed and captured on surveillance video as she initiated the attack.
- The harrowing footage has since gone viral, sparking national grief and outrage.
- Responding officers fatally wounded Hale during the incident, and the investigation has uncovered evidence suggesting the attack was premeditated.
Nashville, TN A devastating school shooting took place on Tuesday, March 28, at Covenant Church and School in Nashville, resulting in the deaths of six individuals, including three children aged nine and three adults.
The chilling moment when the shooter, Audrey Elizabeth Hale, started her deadly attack was caught on video, which has since gone viral and sent shockwaves across the country.
The 28-year-old former student of the school, Hale, arrived at the campus in her Honda Fit, armed with three guns—two assault-type weapons and a 9 mm pistol.
Surveillance footage shows her violently breaking into the school by shooting through the side doors.
According to a press release that MandyNews.com obtained, the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) got the first call at 10:13 a.m. about an active shooter. When they heard gunshots coming from the second floor, the officers went into the building and began to clear it.
Hale was found shooting from a second-story window at the arriving police vehicles. Officers Rex Englebert and Michael Collazo engaged the shooter, ultimately fatally wounding her.
Investigators say that Hale’s writings show that the attack was planned ahead of time and with great care. A search of her home turned up more weapons, including a shotgun that had been cut in half and a second shotgun.
The ongoing investigation involves multiple units within the MNPD, as well as assistance from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP).
In the wake of this tragedy, the people of Nashville are in mourning because six innocent lives were taken for no reason.
The viral video, which captures the horrifying moment Hale began her violent rampage, has sparked an outpouring of grief, anger, and disbelief across the country.
As authorities continue their investigation, they are working to uncover the motive behind the deadly attack and examine whether any warning signs were overlooked. The incident has also reignited national debates on issues surrounding gun control, school security, and violence prevention measures.