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crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Controversy over release of Nashville school shooter's writings.

Parents of The Covenant School victims and surviving students filed a motion in court asking for no release of the shooter's documents, even redacted versions to the public. The suit represents 75% of families associated with The Covenant School. Six people died in the mass shooting in March, three of them 9-year-old children. The parents' attorneys argue that the Tennessee Open Records Act cannot apply in the name of school safety and that there is an "implicit exception." The unredacted version of the documents is now with a judge.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|

#court #crime #lawsuit

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Controversy over release of Tennessee school shooter's writings.

Parents of The Covenant School have filed a strongly worded plea to prevent the release of the shooter's "manifesto" to the public. The parents have requested a judge to hear their plea before making a decision on the matter. The parents believe that no good can come from the release of the writings, which they refer to as "dangerous and harmful writings of a mentally-damaged person." Three separate lawsuits have been filed, all of which call for the release of the written materials and other documents related to the shooting.

via WKRN News 2|

#crime #lawsuit #manifesto

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Insights into the Deadly Covenant School Shooting in Nashville.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) director, David Rausch, shared new details about the contents of the manifesto left by The Covenant School shooter at a Tennessee Sheriffs' Association meeting. The material found by investigators at the shooter's Nashville home, including handwritten journals, videos, and computer hard drives, indicates no clear motive or specific political, religious, or social issues. The primary focus in the journals is on idolizing those who committed prior school shootings. The shooter appears to have acted alone and followed their lead, planning for months. The investigation is ongoing, and a clear motive remains a mystery.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|

#crime #investigation #manifesto

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Gun Presence in Nashville Schools Highlighted by Recent Shooting

A woman who was present during the mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27, told police that a few staff members were armed, according to a police call obtained by The Tennessean. It is unclear if the staff members were present during the incident or what the campus's policies are around carrying weapons. The massacre sparked a demonstration at the Tennessee Capitol, during which hundreds of students and parents protested for stricter gun control laws inside the building. Research has yet to support claims that armed guards can prevent mass shootings.

via Insider|

#armed-staff #crime #gun-control

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Gun Security Measures Taken by Staff at Nashville's Covenant School

A woman who was at The Covenant School in Nashville during the mass shooting on March 27 told police that a few staff members typically carry a gun on campus, according to a police call obtained by The Tennessean. It's unclear if the staff members in question were present at the school during the incident or what the campus's policies are around carrying weapons. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The massacre sparked a demonstration at the Tennessee Capitol, during which hundreds of students and parents protested for stricter gun control laws inside the building.

via Yahoo News|

#armed-staff #gun-control #mass-shooting

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Nashville School Shooting: Terror, Quick Thinking, and Grief at The Covenant School.

Frantic 911 calls from The Covenant School during the Nashville school shooting that left three children and three adults dead were released by authorities. The calls capture the terror inside the school as callers pleaded for help in hushed voices as sirens, crying, and gunfire could be heard in the background. The assailant, a former student identified as 28-year-old Audrey Hale, was shot and killed by police within 14 minutes of receiving the report of the school shooting. The release of the recordings came as people protested at the Tennessee Capitol in favor of tighter gun controls.

via CBS News|

#911-calls #crime #gun-control

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911 Calls and Vigils: Reflections on the Covenant School Shooting.

Metro Police have released the 911 calls made during The Covenant School shooting, where six people were shot and killed by 28-year-old Audrey Hale. The calls reveal that one operator had trouble finding the school's location, while another caller described the shooter's location and appearance. Police were able to take down the shooter within 14 minutes of the first call. The victims of the shooting were Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, William Kinney, Cynthia Peak, Katherine Koonce, and Mike Hill.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|

#911-calls #audrey-hale #crime

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Melissa Joan Hart aids children during Nashville school shooting.

Actress Melissa Joan Hart helped a class of kindergartners escape the Nashville school shooting at The Covenant School, which occurred near her children's school. The shooter, Audrey Hale, killed three children and three adults before being identified and stopped by police. Hart, who previously lived near Sandy Hook, where a mass shooting occurred in 2012, called for prayers for the families affected by the tragedy.

via CBS News|

#audrey-hale #melissa-joan-hart #nashville

human-interest2 years ago•2 min saved

Reflections and Remembrance: The Covenant School Shooting.

A family with members who work at The Covenant School in Nashville, where a mass shooting took place on Monday, reflects on the tragedy and the strong sense of community at the school. The family hopes the school will reopen and continue to flourish. Six people were killed in the shooting, and the shooter was a 28-year-old resident of Nashville.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|

#community #family #human-interest

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Honoring Two Strong Women: Remembering Katherine Koonce and Hallie Scruggs

Dr. Katherine Koonce, the slain headmaster of The Covenant School, was remembered by former students as a champion of students who fought for their success. She was known for her willingness to give an educator's perspective on any topic. Her legacy as an educator and advocate for students is expected to be long-lasting. Six people were killed in the shooting at The Covenant School, including Koonce, who may have confronted the shooter.

via News Channel 5 Nashville|

#education #katherine-koonce #legacy