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The suspect was identified as Audrey Elizabeth Hale, a former student of the school.

Six people, including three children were shot dead on Monday (March 27) at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee by a heavily-armed 28-year-old former student. The suspect was later shot and killed by police.

While the motive was not immediately known, police chief John Drake told the press the suspect had drawn detailed maps of the school, including entry points for the building, and left behind a “manifesto” and other writings which investigators were examining.

Nashville shooting: 6 dead including 3 children at Tennessee Christian school - who is suspect Audrey Hale?