NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Around 12:15 a.m. Sunday morning, officials say two kids, ages 7 and 9, were shot at an apartment complex.
The girls were among a group of children in the apartment bedroom watching a movie. A 16-year-old male left the building before the shooting took place, police said.
Sgt. Conrad with Metro PD. said he believes the shooting took place due to a fight in the building. There were 9 to 10 shots fired around 3225 Creekwood Dr., but they don't know how many times the victims were shot.
Officials say the 9-year-old was treated and released from the hospital, and the 7-year-old is in stable condition and expected to recover.
There is no available information on the shooter yet, according to police. Anyone with information on those responsible is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
This is an active investigation, and we will update the story as we have more information.
In the aftermath of this tragedy, we followed up with a pediatric surgeon about his experiences with gun violence and children in the hospital:
