1 dead, 9 wounded in shooting during homecoming celebration at Tennessee State University

24 days ago

Nashville news, Tennessee news.

One person was killed and nine others suffered injuries after a shooting that erupted during a homecoming celebration near Tennessee State University, authorities said Saturday.

Gunfire erupted shortly after 5 p.m. between two groups of people as a large crowd gathered for the parade.

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  • Three of those injured are juveniles aged from 12 to 14, authorities said. Some of the victims were innocent bystanders.

    Authorities said that a 24-year-old victim succumbed to their wounds.

    Police and Fire officials were already at the scene before the shooting to assist in the homecoming events.