1 dead, 9 injured after gunfire erupted near Tennessee State University: Police
Source: ABC News
One person is dead, and nine others are shot and injured after gunfire erupted during homecoming celebration events for Tennessee State University, Nashville Police Department officials said.
Of the nine injured, three were juveniles ranging in age from 12-14 years old, and all are in non-critical condition at a local hospital, MNPD Public Affairs Director Don Aaron said.
Shortly after 5 p.m., an exchange of gunfire occurred between two groups of people. Officials said it was likely that innocent bystanders were shot during the incident. A total of ten people were shot, with one person, a 24-year-old, succumbing to their injuries.
Five people were transported to local hospitals via ambulance. Five others were transported by private vehicle, Metro Nashville Police Department Public Affairs Officer Brooke Reese said.
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In an average year, 1,404 people die and 3,385 are wounded by guns in Tennessee. The Volunteer State has the 7th-highest rate of gun violence in the US. Economically, Tennessee has the 12th-highest societal cost of gun violence in the US at $2,633 per resident each year. Gun deaths and injuries cost Tennessee $18 billion each year, of which $415.5 million is paid by taxpayers.
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https://everystat.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Gun-Violence-in-Tennessee-2024-05.pdf
