1 Dead, 9 Injured in Gunfire Between Groups at Tennessee State University

Nashville: Gunfire broke out among a crowd near a Tennessee university Saturday afteron, killing a 24-year-old man and wounding nine people, police said. A crowd that gared earlier in day for homecoming events at Tennessee State University was beginning to thin out when gunfire erupted between two groups around 5 pm, said Metro Nashville Police spokesperson Don Aaron.

Shell casings indicate that gunfire was exchanged across a street near campus between groups, he said.

Metro Nashville Police Commander Anthony McClain said gunfire didn't appear to be directly related to Tennessee State University events that h included a pare and or festivities earlier in day. football game was taking place in ar part of town when gunfire happened.

It's unfortunate that a few folks ruined it for everybody, McClain said. We have to come to a point to stop this violence.

A police statement on social media said a 24-year-old man died. victims included two 12-year-olds and a 14-year-old with n-critical injuries, Aaron said.

Police spokesperson Brooke Reese said that at least some of wounded appear to have been involved in exchange of gunfire.

Police and firefighters who h been present for day's activities were able to quickly respond to shooting, authorities said.

Fire department spokesperson Kendra Loney said some firefighters used belts as tourniquets.

Witness Jashawna Rucker told WTVF-TV that chaos ensued after people heard shots, and she saw people crying as y ran for safety.

I am thankful I didn't lose my life or get shot, Rucker said.

Rauf Muhamm told Tennessean newspaper that he was selling food from a tent along street when he heard gunfire and dropped to ground.

Everybody having fun, music playing or whatt. n all of a sudden, you just hear like you off in a war somewhere, Muhamm told newspaper.

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