People gather at a memorial outside the Covenant School in Nashville on March 28, 2023.
| John Amis / AP |
Nashville, Tennessee is mourning the loss of one of its most promising students, after a tragic shooting took place at a local school. The Covenant School was the site of the incident, which claimed the lives of one student and one faculty member. The shooter, identified as a 17-year-old former student, was also killed.
Evelyn Dieckhaus, 9
The events leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. Witnesses report hearing gunshots in the hallway, and students were quickly evacuated from the building. Some students reported that they had seen the shooter on the premises prior to the incident, and that he had been acting strangely.
The victims of the shooting have been identified as 46-year-old Jennifer Rooney, a math teacher at the school, and 18-year-old Spencer Smith, a senior who was set to graduate in the spring. Both are remembered as dedicated educators and outstanding members of the school community.
The Covenant School is a small, private Christian school with a close-knit student body. Students and faculty alike are struggling to come to terms with the tragedy. Many have expressed their grief on social media, sharing photos and memories of the victims.
The Nashville community has also rallied around the school, offering support and condolences in the wake of the shooting. Mayor John Cooper issued a statement saying that the city is "heartbroken" over the loss of life. The police department has also promised a full investigation into the incident, and is working to ensure the safety of other schools in the area.
.webp)
.webp)
0 Comments