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Shooting Near Tennessee State University Leaves 1 Dead, 9 Injured

Gunfire erupted between two groups after a homecoming parade, resulting in multiple injuries and one fatality.

  • The shooting occurred around 5 p.m. on Jefferson Street, following Tennessee State University's homecoming parade.
  • A 24-year-old man was killed, and among the injured were three children with non-critical injuries.
  • Police confirmed that the gunfire was exchanged between two groups across the street, unrelated to the university's events.
  • At least one of the injured individuals is suspected to have been involved in the gunfire, with some refusing to cooperate with police.
  • Firefighters and police officers, already present for the festivities, quickly responded, using belts as makeshift tourniquets to aid the wounded.
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