1 student killed, 1 hurt in shooting at Nashville high school; suspect dead from self-inflicted wound

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) --  A 17-year-old boy opened fire at his Nashville high school on Wednesday, killing one student and wounding a second student, according to police.

The teenager, who was armed with a pistol, fired multiple shots in the cafeteria at Antioch High School around 11:09 a.m., Nashville police said.

The suspect confronted a 16-year-old girl in the cafeteria and shot and killed her, Nashville Police Chief John Drake said at a news conference.

Another victim, a 17-old-boy, was injured with a graze wound and has been treated and released from the hospital, Drake said.

The suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head while he was in the cafeteria, police said.

Another student was transported to the hospital after suffering a facial injury from a fall, police said.

The suspect rode the bus to school Wednesday morning and later went to the bathroom to "retrieve his weapon," Drake said.

A motive is not known, police said.

"There are some materials on the internet that we're looking at," Drake said.

It's not yet clear where the suspect obtained the gun, Drake said. Police have reached a parent of the suspect, he added.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wrote on social media, "I’ve been briefed on the incident at Antioch High School and am grateful for law enforcement & first responders who responded quickly. ... I join Tennesseans in praying for the victims, their families & the school community."

The White House is also monitoring the shooting.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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