At least 2 students shot in high school shooting - before gunman turns gun on themself, police say

22 January 2025, 18:19 | Updated: 22 January 2025, 18:22

The shooting happened at Antioch High School
The shooting happened at Antioch High School. Picture: Google

By Flaminia Luck

Two students have been shot in a school shooting in Tennessee on Wednesday.

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Metropolitan Nashville Police Department confirmed two students were shot by another student.

The shooter then sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound, reported WSMV4.

The shooting occurred in the cafeteria, the newspaper reported.

The situation is now reportedly contained but the school remains on lockdown.

In a statement, Metro School said: "Announcement: Antioch High School is on a lockdown due to shots being fired inside the school building. Metro Police are on the scene.

"The person responsible for shooting is no longer a threat.

"We will be gathering students in the auditorium and will provide information on reunification as soon as possible.

"This is an active crime scene and investigation.

"We will work with the MNPD to provide further updates as they become available."

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