Nashville school shooting updates: 3 kids, 3 adults killed; female suspect dead

No one who was shot at Covenant School survived, officials said.

Three children and three staff members were shot and killed at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee, according to officials.

The shooting unfolded Monday morning at the Covenant School, a Christian school for students in preschool through sixth grade.

The suspect, a 28-year-old Nashville woman, was shot and killed by authorities in a lobby area on the second floor of the school, according to police.

No one who was shot survived, officials said.

Nashville Police Chief John Drake said he “was literally moved to tears to see” the young students as they were “ushered out of the building.”

The shooting was reported at 10:13 a.m. and the suspect was dead by 10:27 a.m., according to police.

Drake said it appears the suspect was a former student.

A car found near the school helped authorities identify the suspect, and authorities have now responded to her home, Drake said.

Reported also narrated that his mother works at the school’s front desk. Apple said she was at her car when she got an alert saying to shelter in place.

A child weeps while on a bus leaving The Covenant School, following a mass shooting at the school in Nashville, Tenn., Mar. 27, 2023.

“She got out of her car, heard the gunshots, so she fled,” he said.

The school has about 209 students and about 40 to 50 staff members, officials said. Police said the school does not have a school resource officer.

President Joe Biden called the shooting “a family’s worst nightmare.”

The president once again urged Congress to pass an assault weapons ban, saying, “It’s about time that we begin to make some more progress.”

First lady Jill Biden said Monday, “I am truly without words. Our children deserve better.”

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee tweeted that he’s “closely monitoring the tragic situation.”

“Please join us in praying for the school, congregation & Nashville community,” Lee said.

I am closely monitoring the tragic situation at Covenant, & the @TNDeptofSafety & @TNHighwayPatrol are assisting local law enforcement & first responders at the scene.

As we continue to respond, please join us in praying for the school, congregation & Nashville community.

— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) March 27, 2023

Nashville Mayor John Cooper tweeted, “In a tragic morning, Nashville joined the dreaded, long list of communities to experience a school shooting. My heart goes out to the families of the victims. Our entire city stands with you.”

In a tragic morning, Nashville joined the dreaded, long list of communities to experience a school shooting.

My heart goes out to the families of the victims. Our entire city stands with you.

As facts continue to emerge, I thank our first responders and medical professionals.

— John Cooper (@JohnCooper4Nash) March 27, 2023