NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After two were killed in a shooting at Antioch High School, the community is coming together to pray and try to heal.
The Antioch Community Healing Gathering is planned for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Hamilton United Methodist Church, according to Metro Councilmember At-Large Delishia Porterfield announced on Facebook. She and Councilmember Deonté Harrell, who represents a portion of Antioch, have partnered with the church and United Family Fellowship to offer those in the community a place to heal together.
According to Porterfield, grief counselors will be set up on-site for those who need them.
The gathering was called in response to the shooting that took place Wednesday morning, claiming the life of 16-year-old Josselin Excalante. The shooter, identified as 17-year-old Solomon Henderson, also died. Police said he shot himself in the head.
Porterfield said her "heart goes out to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this senseless act," in a statement issued on her official Facebook page.