Metro Police conclude Covenant School shooting investigation, release final report

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department has concluded its investigation into the mass shooting at The Covenant School, which occurred on March 27, 2023, resulting in six fatalities, including three children. The 48-page report reveals that the shooter, Audrey Hale, sought notoriety and left behind various materials intending for them to be analyzed posthumously, but did not produce a single manifesto detailing her motives. Investigators found no evidence of accomplices, and Hale's planning included a detailed attack outline influenced by previous mass shootings. The report also clarified that Hale did not have a personal grievance against the school and considered the victims innocent. Additionally, the police have determined that no criminal charges will be filed against anyone associated with Hale or the incident. The investigation sought to address public interest in Hale's motivations and the circumstances surrounding the attack, with families of the victims involved in ongoing legal efforts regarding the release of Hale's writings.