NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Metro Public Health Department's (MHPD) Behavioral Health and Wellness Division is going to be offering additional mental health services in wake of the deadly shooting at Antioch High School.
On Thursday, Jan. 23, licensed mental health clinicians will be offering free services for English and Spanish speakers starting at 9 a.m. at the Woodbine Public Health Center.
MPHD said services could be expanded into Friday should there be a need for them.
"Our community is mourning a great loss, and our team wants to be there to ensure they can process the tragic events of Wednesday in a healthy way," said Interim Director of Health Dr. Joanna Shaw-KaiKai. "Working with a licensed mental health clinician can make a big difference when dealing with such difficult times."
To make appointments with MPHD, contact 615-340-2712.
The Metro Nashville Police Department reports that two people, a 16-year-old girl and the 17-year-old shooter are dead following the shooting in the school's cafeteria on Wednesday morning.
MNPD reports that the girl has been identified as Josselin Corea Escalante and the 17-year-old shooter as Solomon Henderson.
"The 16-year-old girl who was fatally wounded in the cafeteria of Antioch High School this morning is identified as Josselin Corea Escalante," MNPD said. "The 17-year-old shooter who killed himself is identified as Solomon Henderson, who was an active student at Antioch High School."
Police Chief John Drake reports that the 17-year-old student confronted a 16-year-old student in the cafeteria. That's when the boy began firing shots, striking and killing the girl.
Another student, a 17-year-old boy, sustained a graze wound and was treated and released from a local hospital. Drake said that after firing shots, the shooter then turned the gun on himself in the cafeteria.