At least two people were shot on the Vanderbilt University campus on Saturday afternoon, Metro Nashville Police said. The suspect is in custody. According to reports, the shooting took place near Sutherland House, a dormitory at 1900 South Drive, shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Vanderbilt University Police issued a campus-wide alert, asking people to avoid the area around Sutherland House and the Mapco Market on 21st Avenue South. However, police confirmed there was no ongoing threat to public.
“The suspect has been apprehended. There are no ongoing threats to the community. Officers remain at the 18th Ave S. and Horton area,” an update on the university’s AlertVU page said.
