Shooting near Bellevue Middle School, 1 dead

BELLEVUE, Tenn. (WKRN) – At least two people were shot near Bellevue Middle School, according to a Metro Nashville Police Department press conference.

Don Aaron of the Metro Nashville Police Department said a fight broke out in the parking lot of Red Caboose Park near Bellevue Middle School. A gun was pulled and a 13-year-old boy was shot multiple times. He was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

His 16-year-old sister was also shot but was able to walk and received help from nearby firefighters. She is expected to survive her injuries.

Aaron added that witnesses provided information that led to the arrest of a suspect. That suspect had apparently walked about a half-mile up the road. He said the community is not currently in danger.

Witnesses still at the scene will speak to homicide detectives shortly as the investigation is still ongoing.

A statement from Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell regarding the shooting reads: