Police have killed a shooter at a movie theater in Antioch, Tennessee.
The suspect reportedly died after a shootout with several officers at the Carmike Hickory 8 theater in Antioch, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
At least two people were injured during the attack, reports WKRN.
At least 2 people were injured when the suspected gunman entered the theater and began attacking patrons: http://t.co/8uCBn4ElDu
— WKRN News 2 (@WKRN) August 5, 2015
Three people are reportedly being treated for exposure to pepper spray.
Officials: 3 people treated for pepper spray exposure at Antioch, Tenn., theater shooting; no one transported http://t.co/aPjGVv0RgR
— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) August 5, 2015
The shooter, whose identity has not yet been released, was armed with a gun and a hatchet, according to Metro police spokesperson Don Aaron. One moviegoer may have been injured by the hatchet, he said, but that has not yet been confirmed. Two backpacks were left behind by the shooter; a bomb disposal team is currently investigating.
Officials at the nearby Vanderbilt Hospital told local news station WSMV-TV at 2:28pm CT that they were not expecting any gunshot victims.
Mad Max: Fury Road was playing in the theater, police said.
Suspect was inside a showing of Mad Max when the melee broke out. Responding officers fatally shot him inside the theater. @Tennessean
— Natalie Neysa Alund (@nataliealund) August 5, 2015
A police dispatcher confirmed that the shooting was reported at 1:13 pm CT.
Active shooter situation @ Hickory 8 Theater — suspect dead
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) August 5, 2015
According to witnesses, police and assailant exchanged gunfire at Antioch Movie Theater
— American Prometheus 🟦 (@daniopp) August 5, 2015
At least three emergency crews have been reported in the area, including a police SWAT team. And police have cordoned off the nearby Ford Ice Center and Global Mall.
Update: 2:42pm CT, Aug. 5: At least two people were reportedly injured during the attack.
Update: 2:52pm CT, Aug. 5: 3 people treated for pepper spray exposure.
Update: 3:03pm CT, Aug. 5: The gunman’s name has not been released, but the police have shared a few details.
#Nashville Police: Suspect was wearing a surgical mask. He is 51-year-old local man. (Name not given)
— simply southern crafts (@SimplySCrafts) August 5, 2015
Update: 7:50pm CT, Aug. 5: The shooter has reportedly been identified.
Theater suspect Is Vicente David Montano of Nashville @Tennessean #Antioch
— Jordan Buie (@JordanBuie) August 6, 2015
Air soft gun used by suspect @Tennessean pic.twitter.com/Cc5g244UAY
— Jordan Buie (@JordanBuie) August 6, 2015
The situation is currently developing.
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