In tragic news coming out of Nashville, Tennessee, three children and three adults were fatally shot at a grade school on Monday morning. The shooting occurred at around 8:00 am local time at the J.T. Moore Middle School, located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville.

The victims have been identified as two male students, one female student, a teacher, an educational assistant, and a custodian. Their ages have not been released, but reports indicate that the students were in middle school.

Authorities have not yet released any information about the shooter or a possible motive for the attack. Police were called to the scene after reports of shots fired and immediately responded, locking down the school and conducting a search for the shooter.

The shooter was reportedly found dead inside the school from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but the investigation is ongoing. Police have not released any information about the weapon used in the shooting.

The incident has shaken the community, with many expressing their shock and sadness at the tragic loss of life. Nashville Mayor John Cooper issued a statement, saying, “This is a devastating day for our city. Our hearts are breaking for the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this senseless act of violence.”

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee also released a statement, saying, “We are praying for the families and loved ones of those killed in this tragic shooting. Our state has suffered too much heartache in recent years from gun violence, and we must all work together to end this senseless violence.”

The shooting at J.T. Moore Middle School is the latest in a string of deadly school shootings that have occurred in the United States in recent years. According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 17 school shootings in the US in 2022 alone, resulting in 23 deaths and 53 injuries.

The incident has once again brought the issue of gun violence to the forefront of national conversation. Advocates for stricter gun control laws have called for action to be taken to prevent future tragedies like this from occurring.

President Joe Biden released a statement expressing his condolences to the families of the victims and calling for action on gun violence. “We cannot wait any longer to act on this epidemic of gun violence,” the statement read. “We must do everything in our power to prevent these tragedies from happening.”

The shooting at J.T. Moore Middle School has also led to increased security measures at schools across the country. Many schools have implemented lockdown drills and other safety measures in response to the threat of gun violence.

As the investigation into the shooting continues, the community in Nashville is coming together to mourn and support one another in the wake of this tragedy. Counseling services and support groups are being offered to those affected by the shooting, and the community is rallying around the families of the victims.

The shooting at J.T. Moore Middle School serves as a reminder of the devastating impact that gun violence can have on individuals, families, and communities. It is a tragedy that will be felt deeply for years to come, and one that will continue to spark conversation and action around the issue of gun control in the United States.