Three Metro Nashville Police Department officers who responded to the mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, that left six people dead have spoken out about the incident. Detective Sgt. Jeff Mathes, Detective Michael Collazo, and Officer Rex Engelbert highlighted how their training helped them swiftly respond to the scene and neutralize the threat posed by 28-year-old Audrey Hale. Speaking at a news conference, Mathes said that although he stepped over a victim to get to Hale, "training is what kicked in". Collazo and Engelbert were also praised for their fast response to the situation. Commander Dayton Wheeler, who arrived at the scene shortly after the officers, described hearing the news of the shooting as something he would never forget. The day left him deeply affected. Chief John Drake praised the bravery and skill of the officers, saying they had limited the death toll.