On Monday, a tragic incident claimed the lives of seven people, including three children, at The Covenant School in Nashville. According to eyewitnesses, the shooter was a former student who had been expelled from the school last year. The gun used in the shooting was reportedly a semi-automatic rifle that he had legally purchased online a few months back.
The police responded to the incident within minutes of receiving the first call and apprehended the suspect, who is now in custody. The victims were quickly transported to the hospital; however, their injuries were severe, and they couldn't survive.
The community is understandably in shock, and several groups have expressed outrage and concern about the ease of access to firearms. They are calling for stricter gun laws and safety measures to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
As the investigation continues, details are slowly emerging, but more questions than answers remain. What led the perpetrator to commit such a heinous act, and how could it have been prevented? The people of Nashville and the rest of the country are left to mourn the devastating loss of life and demand change.