Gunman opens fire near Tennessee State University in Nashville

A suspect opened fire near Tennessee State University (TSU) in Nashville on Saturday evening, killing at least one person and wounding several others.

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said the fatal shooting occurred just before the start of a homecoming football game around 5:10 p.m. TSU faced Eastern Illinois University at Nissan Stadium.

“Multiple victims were injured following a shooting at Jefferson Street and 27th Avenue North,” police wrote on Facebook at 6:30 p.m. “The crime scene has been secured and the victims are in area hospitals.”

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On Saturday, several people were shot in Nashville, Tennessee. (Metro Nashville PD)

In an update, police said a 24-year-old man had died and that there were 10 confirmed victims.

“At this time, there are 10 confirmed victims involved in the shooting, one of whom is deceased,” MNPD Public Information Officer Brooke Reese said during a news conference.

“Five of them were transported to local hospitals by the Nashville Fire Department,” she said. “Five others were dropped off by private vehicles.”

At least one person was killed in the shooting in Nashville, Tennessee, authorities said. (WZTV)

Reese said three non-critical victims were juveniles and were taken to a nearby children’s hospital.

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She emphasized that at least one of the injured was suspected of being involved in the shooting.

Nashville police are actively investigating the shooting near TSU. (WZTV)

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