Tragedy Strikes Antioch High: A Deadly School Shooting

A shooting at Tennessee's Antioch High School ended in tragedy as a 17-year-old student opened fire, killing one student and injuring another before taking his own life. The shooter, Solomon Henderson, tragically claimed the life of 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante, while leaving the community grieving.

A deadly shooting unfolded on Wednesday at Antioch High School in Tennessee. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Solomon Henderson, opened fire inside the school's cafeteria, killing a 16-year-old girl named Josselin Corea Escalante before turning the gun on himself. Another 17-year-old boy was also injured.

The incident marks another tragic addition to the growing list of school shootings in the United States, echoing a previous attack in Nashville that resulted in the deaths of six individuals. The motivations behind the shooting are currently under investigation by local authorities.

Antioch High School, equipped with safety measures such as secured entryways and surveillance technology, is part of a disturbing trend as last year saw 330 shootings in schools nationwide. Only 2023 surpassed this figure with 349 incidents reported.

(With inputs from agencies.)