Another theater shooting, but this time only the shooter was killed

Suspected Gunman Killed at Tennessee Movie Theater During 'Mad Max' Screening, Police Say

Aug 5, 2015By MEGHAN KENEALLY

 

A gunman who also had a hatchet was killed today by law enforcement at a movie theater in the Nashville, Tennessee area, police said.

Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron said that the man had a gun and a hatchet as well as two backpacks when the shooting occurred at the Carmine Hickory movie theater in Antioch.

The shooting reportedly started during the theater's afternoon showing of "Mad Max: Fury Road."

Police said that they encountered the gunman in the back of the theater and he opened fire. A responding officer returned fire and backed out of the theater.

PHOTO: A person armed with a hatchet and gun was reported in Nashville, Tenn., Aug. 4, 2015.

Then the SWAT team came in and killed the suspect, officials said.

The suspect was wearing one of the bags when he was shot inside the theater. Another bag was left behind and both were being searched by law enforcement, Aaron said.

It was unclear if anyone was injured.

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