A man was fatally shot and nine others were wounded, including three children, after two groups fired at each other on Jefferson Street in Nashville during a Tennessee State University homecoming parade. The shooting occurred after the parade finished, as people were still in the area heading to a football game. Police found shell casings on both sides of the street, indicating shots were fired from multiple directions. The victims have not been identified, and their conditions range from non-critical to critical injuries. The children, ages 12 and 14, have injuries that are non-critical. Police are investigating the number of shooters involved, with at least one believed to be in the hospital. Handguns were used in the shooting, and one gun was found in the street.
The incident was unexpected as there were many police officers present at the event. Mayor Freddie O’Connell condemned the violence, calling it a senseless act. Another incident occurred at Nissan Stadium, where the homecoming football game was taking place, leading to three people being trampled in a panic caused by an escalating argument. Witnesses described the chaos and fear as shots rang out, with one person expressing sadness for the affected victims and the person who died. The community was left shaken and saddened by the violence that disrupted what should have been a joyous celebration.
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