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One killed in mass shooting at Antioch church, Nashville police say

At least one person has been killed and seven have been injured at a church shooting in Antioch.
Officials say at least 8 people are injured in a church shooting. Photo courtesy: Nashville Fire Department. 

Update 2:33 p.m.: At least one person has been killed and seven others have been injured at a church shooting in Antioch.

The shooter was wounded and is being treated at the hospital, according to Metro Nashville Police.

Police say a male gunman wearing a neoprene ski mask opened fire at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ, killing a woman and injuring six others. One man who confronted the shooter was violently pistol whipped. All victims have been taken to the hospital.

A male member of the church exited the sanctuary, got a gun from his vehicle and confronted the shooter, who then shot himself, according to Don Aaron, spokesman for police.

All of the wounded have been taken to area hospitals, the fire department says. The majority are older adults. "All of the wounded except for one is over the age of 60," the Nashville Fire Department said.

The church, which has a weekly service at 10 a.m., is located at 3890 Pin Hook Road.

The area around the church is shut down, while police continue their investigation.

A spokesman for police is expected to address media shortly.

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The shooter was wounded and is being treated at the hospital, according to Metro Nashville Police.

Police say the gunman opened fire at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ, killing a woman and injuring six others. Another person was pistol whipped and has been taken to the hospital.

Around noon, Joseph Pleasant, a spokesman for the Nashville Fire Department, confirmed at least six to eight people have been injured and were being transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center.

In a tweet from the Nashville Fire Department account, officials said the shooter was among eight people being treated for injuries. One victim was pistol whipped, according to police.

All of the wounded have been taken to area hospitals, the fire department says. The majority are older adults. "All of the wounded except for one is over the age of 60," the Nashville Fire Department said.

Pleasant did not know the severity of the injuries.

The church, which has a weekly service at 10 a.m., is located at 3890 Pin Hook Road.

The area around the church is shut down, while police continue their investigation.

A spokesman for police said he could not confirm any information at this time.

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