In a decision that took nearly 10 minutes to read out Friday afternoon, a jury declared Emanuel Samson guilty on all 43 counts in a fatal shooting at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ, which left one person dead and seven wounded. The jury will return to discuss the sentencing on Tuesday. During the trial, congregants […]
Nashville Faith Groups Gather To Remember New Zealand Mosque Attacks
Listen Nashville’s public square was packed Sunday night with residents remembering those who died in the recent New Zealand mosque attacks.
After Shootings, Middle Tennessee Houses of Worship Balance Open Doors With Safety
Listen As at many churches, Wednesday night is fellowship night at the Brentwood Hills Church of Christ. Up to 300 worshippers mill through the church gymnasium during the evening meal — a line of women in autumn-themed aprons serves spaghetti, salad and sweet tea to retirees, children and parents fresh from work.
Minister In Antioch Shooting Says Church Has ‘No Enemies, No Hostilities’
Listen The minister of the Antioch church where a gunman opened fire on Sunday, killing one woman and injuring six other people, says he’s doing well but remains at a loss as to why his small congregation came under attack.
After Antioch Church Shooting, Calls To Remember The Victims And Keep Doors Open
Listen Mayor Megan Barry urged Nashville to remember the victims and to resist the urge for vengeance as police search for the answers behind this weekend’s shooting at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch.
After Deadly Shooting At Antioch Church, Congregants Wonder: ‘Why Our Church?’
Listen Congregants who were inside Burnette Chapel Church of Christ during the shooting Sunday morning are beginning to talk through the deadly episode. Mary Pitts says the shots started just as church was about to dismiss. She was near a restroom and locked herself inside with another woman until the gunfire stopped.
Police Identify Gunman, Victims In Deadly Nashville Church Shooting
Updated at 4:45 p.m. One person was killed and seven were injured when a gunman opened fire at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ in Antioch, according to the Nashville Police Department. The shooter, identified by police as 25-year-old Emanuel Kidego Samson, was also wounded.
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