School Tragedy in Nashville: Authorities declare shooter suffered from 'Emotional Disturbance'
Headline: Nashville School Tragedy: Police Confirm Shooter's "Emotional Disorder" and Legal Gun Purchases
Source: US News, Informal News Outlet
Published: March 29, 2023
Nashville authorities have shared some key details about the Covenant School shooter, Audrey Hale, during a press conference. Among these, Chief John Drake revealed Hale’s presence of an "emotional disorder" and the legality of the weapon purchases.
When quizzed about Hale's source of the seven guns found at the crime scene, Drake revealed they were legitimately obtained from five local gun stores. "Three of those weapons were used during the dreadful incident of March 27th," Drake added.
On a somber note, Drake shared that Hale was in the care of medical professionals for a diagnosed mental illness. However, the police department remained unaware of the treatment Hale was receiving.
Concerning the motive behind the heinous act, Drake suggested that the victims were apparently chosen at random. "No specific student was the main target," he commented.
Intriguingly, the FBI, in the released documentation, disclosed Hale’s writings, hinting at personal struggles and a desire to end life. However, no specific mental health diagnosis or a detailed history of treatment is available in the reports. Furthermore, the exact weapons used in the shooting are yet to be disclosed by the authorities.
[1] Reuters, "Nashville school shooter's writings show plans for personal activities," 2023.[2] NY Times, " Nashville School Shooter Had Planning for Other Violent Actions," 2023.
- Despite the Nashville shooting perpetrator, Audrey Hale, having a diagnosed mental illness, it appears the local police department was unaware of Hale's ongoing treatment.
- In addition to the recent Nashville school tragedy, reports suggest that Hale, the shooter, had written about personal struggles and a desire to end life, indicating potential issues with mental health.
