ANTIOCH, Tenn. (WKRN) — The 17-year-old student who opened fire in the cafeteria of Antioch High School Wednesday morning fired at least 10 ten shots from a nine-millimeter pistol within 17 seconds, officials said.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, a continuing investigation into the murder-suicide at Antioch High School reveals that 17-year-old Solomon Henderson’s gun was loaded with nine rounds when it was recovered by police. Meanwhile, a pistol magazine loaded with seven rounds was reportedly recovered from the cafeteria floor.
Law enforcement surrounded Solomon’s last known address Wednesday afternoon and removed boxes of material from the home. However, police say there were no firearms or firearm parts found during a search of the Carefree Lane residence.
Despite originally reporting that Henderson was brought to the high school via bus, police clarified Thursday that his mother actually brought him to school.
Further investigation also revealed that the 17-year-old went into a bathroom near the cafeteria before the shooting occurred, where he then posted photos to social media.
After the shooting, which resulted in the death of 16-year-old Josselin Corea Escalante, detectives said they found two documents that are believed to have been created by Henderson on non-traditional websites — one 51 pages in length, while the other was 288 pages.
The material in the documents, alongside evidence that was recovered from the home on Carefree Lane, are “under close scrutiny by Homicide Unit detectives, detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division and the FBI,” police said.
According to the MNPD, Henderson was significantly influenced by web-based material, specifically material that most would find harmful and objectionable. The MNPD and FBI are reportedly working closely together in the “ideological influences portion” of the investigation.
In the meantime, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearm (ATF) is working with the MNPD to determine how the gun came into Henderson’s possession. Officials said they know that the pistol was purchased by an individual in Arizona in 2022, adding that it had not been reported stolen.
Those impacted by Wednesday’s shooting who need counseling assistance, in English or in Spanish, can contact the department’s Family Intervention Program at 615-862-7773.
Community leaders have also established the Nashville School and Violence Support and Healing Fund to help support victims’ families, those who were injured and to faculty and students who are experiencing emotional trauma.
To donate to the fund, click here.
