Derrick Henry, other Titans players react to Covenant School shooting in Nashville
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Nashville is grieving on Monday.
Three children and three adults were killed following a mass shooting at The Covenant School in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Metro police said Monday. A white female shooter, 28, entered the school via a side entrance after 10 a.m. Monday with two assault rifles and a handgun. It was unclear how the shooter, once a student at the school, knew how to get into the school building.
The shooter was fatally shot by police about 14 minutes after the first 9-1-1 call, Metro police said.
"I was literally moved to tears to see this as the kids were being ushered out of the building," Metro Nashville Police Department chief John Drake said during a Monday press conference.
"It could have been far worse."
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The Titans released a statement via Twitter on Monday about the shooting, saying: "We are heartbroken by the senseless loss of life at Covenant School today. We offer our condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and the entire Covenant School community."
We are heartbroken by the senseless loss of life at Covenant School today. We offer our condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and the entire Covenant School community.
— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) March 27, 2023
Titans running back Derrick Henry said he was "heartbroken and sick" over the shooting.
I am heartbroken and sick over the lives lost today at Covenant School. I’m praying for comfort and peace for all those affected in our community 🙏🏾♥️
— Derrick Henry (@KingHenry_2) March 27, 2023
Titans safety Kevin Byard was among several current and former Titans to give their thoughts on Monday's incident.
Cannot believe this happens in our communities. Praying for all the families involved 🙏🏾 https://t.co/eK004OkeSA
— Kevin Byard (@KevinByard) March 27, 2023
We really need metal detectors in all schools at this point, world is sad 😞 🙏🏾
— Big Bud (@Bud_Dupree) March 27, 2023
This shit has got to stop. Disgusting, these are children. https://t.co/tGqSYxKsnV
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77) March 27, 2023
Sad times we’re living in. That one hit close to home. We need law enforcements in every school. Pay these teachers triple there salary because there more than teachers. Kids shouldn’t have to worry about someone harming them when they’re trying to learn. #prayForTennessee
— AJ Brown (@1kalwaysopen_) March 27, 2023
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