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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.

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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.

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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:

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This is an evolving story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available.