Covenant
On March 27th, 2023 Audrey Hale entered The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee. She immediately opened fire on teachers and students killing 6. Nashville Metro police responded and killed Hale less than 15 minutes into her rampage. The shooting rocked the community and the nation. What follows is a community mourning and calls to action.
On assignment for The New York Post and Anadolu Agency.
Immediately after the shooting the entrance to the Covenant School became the place people would come pay their respects to the victims.
A man is seen placing flowers.
Several vigils were held at area churches. Individuals and families gathered to pray for the victims and their families.
The home of Audrey Hale boarded up and abandoned following a raid by both local and federal agencies.
A photograph of Audrey Hale sits inside of her family home.
Students from local high schools and universities marched on the Tennesse State capital to demand action on gun control.
Tennessee State trooper looks out a window of the capital at protesters.
Impassioned local students entered the state capital to bring their concerns to law makers.
A child shouts at law makers as they enter the chamber.
A Tennessee State trooper escorts a republican law maker through the crowd. Protesters screaming at her as she descends the lobby stairs. Some saying "Murderer! and another "You have blood on your hands!".
Local Nashville students crowd William Lamberth's office demanding he take action on gun control. Lamberth engaged with students over the issue.
A woman leaves the celebration of life ceremony for 9-year-old Evelyn Dieckhaus.