A tragic shooting incident in Nashville has left a mother and her five children wounded, as reported by the Metro Nashville Police Department. The event unfolded on Westchester Drive around 10 p.m. The family, who had been visiting relatives in the area, was traveling in a minivan when they were reportedly attacked by the mother's 26-year-old boyfriend, now in custody.
Details about the shooting were provided by WSMV, which stated, "Detectives are on scene as this investigation continues," conveying ongoing police activity at the scene.
In the aftermath of the violence, a woman and four of the children were promptly transported to a local hospital where they remain in critical condition, as noted by WKRN. The condition of the fifth child has not been publicly disclosed.
Local authorities have yet to release the names of those involved, and the exact charges the suspect is facing remain unclear. FOX17 reports that the investigation into the motivations and circumstances that precipitated this act of violence is under active inquiry.
As a reminder of the resources available to those potentially facing domestic strife, the National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233 to provide needed support.
