Tennessee State University texted students warning of active shooters off campus on Saturday evening

At least one person is dead and 9 others are injured in a shooting near Tennessee State University in Nashville during homecoming game on Saturday.

The shooting took place at the intersection of Jefferson Street and 27th Avenue near Tennessee State University around 5.30pm, according to The Tennessean.

It’s understood a 24-year-old man was shot dead. It’s believed three juveniles, including two 12-year-olds and a 14-year-old, were injured in the crossfire.

Nashville police spokesperson Brooke Reese said five victims were rushed by ambulance to local hospitals. She said the others were transported by private vehicles.

“At this point, there are 10 victims who have been confirmed to have been involved in that gunfire, one of which is deceased”. She said some of those who were being treated at hospitals “are also suspected to have been involved in the gunfire.”

The shooting happened as Tennessee State University took on Eastern Illinois University

Metro Nashville Police spokesperson Don Aaron said shell casings indicate that gunfire was exchanged across a street near campus between the groups. Metro Nashville Police Commander Anthony McClain said the gunfire didn’t appear to be directly related to Tennessee State University events that had included a parade and other festivities earlier in the day.

The football game was taking place in another part of town when the gunfire broke out. He said: “It’s unfortunate that a few folks ruined it for everybody. We have to come to a point to stop this violence.”

Nashville Fire Department personnel were in the area because they had been taking part in a NSU homecoming parade. Loney said: “As that gunfire erupted, our crews were right here where that occurred. Our personnel recounted to me some moments where they ripped off their belts and did things like, use those as tourniquets, because they did not have their medical bags with them.”

Tennessee State University texted students warning of active shooters off campus at 5.30pm. The shooters were described as a Black man wearing a green top and pants and a Black man in a black and white top with jean. They may have been traveling in a Ford Fusion.

It is homecoming week for Tennessee State University. A parade and street fair were held on Jefferson Street before the football game against Eastern Illinois University kicked off at nearby at at Nissan Stadium at 5pm. Police cordoned off intersection of 27th Avenue and Jefferson Street in Nashville and said the scene is secured.