One Person Dead, Another Injured in Shooting at MTSU Following High School Graduation

One person is dead and another one was injured after a shooting on the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) campus. The shooting occurred after a high-school graduation on Wednesday, May 18.

“The shooting at Middle Tennessee State University is a tragedy for our community,” said Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Public Information Officer Larry Flowers. “We mourned with the family who lost a loved one and the victim who was injured.”

At approximately 8:51 p.m. Murfreesboro Police Department officers and MTSU Police responded to the MTSU campus and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds near the tennis court next to the Murphy Center.

One victim is deceased and the other injured and is critical but stable condition.

The shooting occurred as individuals were leaving a high school graduation being hosted on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University.

MPD Criminal Investigation Division is working closing with Middle Tennessee State University Police, Rutherford County Sheriff Department, and Tennessee Highway Patrol.

All agencies are continuing their search for a suspect.

Please stay clear of the area and residents in the immediate area are asked to call us if they notice anything suspicious.

We ask for the public’s patience as the investigation is still active.