Key takeaways:
- Audrey Hale, a 28-year-old Nashville resident, opened fire at The Covenant School, killing three children and three adults.
- Hale had no previous criminal record, and was armed with “at least” two assault rifles and a handgun.
- The Covenant School is a private Christian school with 33 teachers and up to 210 students starting in preschool through 6th grade.
On Monday morning, a 28-year-old Nashville resident, Audrey Hale, opened fire at The Covenant School in Nashville’s Green Hills neighborhood, killing three children and three adults. Nashville Police Chief John Drake said that their preliminary investigation indicates that the shooter had been a student at the school at one point.
Hale had no previous criminal record, and police said that she had carefully planned the attack with detailed maps and surveillance. She was armed with “at least” two assault rifles and a handgun. Chief Drake said that while the shooter might have targeted The Covenant School, he stopped short of saying Hale was going after any specific people.
The Covenant School, founded in 2001, is a private Christian school with 33 teachers and up to 210 students starting in preschool through 6th grade, according to the school website.
Police said that a sense of “resentment” might have played a role in the attack. The investigation is ongoing and no further information has been released at this time.
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