Nashville school shooter legally bought 7 firearms from 5 stores, police chief says
The assailant had been receiving treatment for an "emotional disorder," Nashville's police chief said.
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The assailant had been receiving treatment for an "emotional disorder," Nashville's police chief said.
"We strongly believe there was going to be some other targets, including maybe family members, and one of the malls here in Nashville," said Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
The shooter has been identified as a 28-year-old from Nashville, authorities said.
Authorities identified the six victims as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney, all 9 years old, and 61-year-old Cynthia Peak, Katherine Koonce, 60, and 61-year-old Mike Hill.
Three 9-year-old students and three staffers were killed in the rampage at The Covenant School, a private Christian grade school. Police say they shot and killed the shooter.
Dramatic new images show the end of the shooting as officers stormed inside and shot the suspect. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest. (Warning: Some may find the video disturbing.)
Police say three 9-year-old students and three adults were killed, along with the suspect. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The Grizzlies announced Wednesday that Morant will remain away from the team for at least the next four games.
Authorities are set to release more footage related to the arrest after concluding an internal investigation.
The decision comes after a Motion for Protective Order was filed Wednesday morning, by the attorneys for the officers charged in Nichols' death.
In a statement earlier this week, the department said officer Preston Hemphill was under investigation for his participation in the "initial traffic stop" of Nichols "and the use of a Taser."
Rev. Al Sharpton is set to deliver the eulogy during the service in Memphis. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The Memphis Police Department said Preston Hemphill was placed on administrative leave in the aftermath of Nichols' violent arrest.
A police spokesperson said the officer was "relieved of duty" shortly after Nichols' arrest.
Hundreds gathered in Washington Square Park on Saturday night to express their outrage, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
About 30 officers were part of the unit, which focused on violent offender in high-crime areas.
After the city of Memphis released video of the deadly incident between Nichols and police, protesters poured into streets across the country.
Protests took place in Memphis after the release of the bodycam video of the police beating of Tyre Nichols. Skyler Henry reports for CBS2.
Bodycam footage showing the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols was released Friday. Five officers are facing murder charges in this case. We want to warn you, the video is disturbing. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Memphis officials have released police video from the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man whose death earlier this month led to second-degree murder charges against five police officer. Skyler Henry reports for CBS2. We want to warn you, the video is graphic and could be disturbing to some viewers.
Mayor Eric Adams gave a briefing Friday from City Hall on possible protests in New York City after the release of video showing the beating and arrest of Tyre Nichols.
Mental health is top of mind as we prepare for authorities in Memphis to release the police body cam video of the beating that led to the death of Tyre Nichols. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell talked with experts about coping with trauma.
The family of Tyre Nichols spoke out Friday, just hours before video of the beating that led to his death is set to be released. Officials have called the video appalling. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Memphis and other cities are preparing for potential protests when bodycam of the deadly traffic stop is released, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Bodycam video is expected to be released Friday evening, after businesses and schools close in case protests erupt.
