SUMMARY: An 8-year-old boy in East Nashville has died from injuries sustained in an accidental shooting. He was playing with a loaded shotgun he found in his grandmother’s attic while a 10-year-old and a 16-year-old were present. Attempts to save him were unsuccessful. The incident occurred around 9 PM, highlighting a troubling trend of accidental shootings in Tennessee, with over a dozen reported this year. Although there are no state laws mandating gun storage practices, experts advocate for secure storage to prevent such tragedies. The Metro Health Department and police are offering free gun locks to promote safety.

The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) responded to a shooting involving multiple children on Saturday night.

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SUMMARY: Happy Sunday! Temperatures start in the upper 60s, with plenty of sunshine expected after a hot Saturday that reached 89 degrees. Today‘s high is predicted to be 87 degrees. While there may be some spotty activity in the Southern Valley, most of the week will feature mid-80s and sunny weather. Enjoy the day!

Here is your morning weather report for Sunday, September 15, 2024.

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SUMMARY: Clarence Clayborn, a 49-year-old man, tragically drowned at Old Hickory Lake while swimming from a pontoon boat with family and friends. After he jumped into the water, he did not resurface. Emergency crews were dispatched and successfully recovered his body. This incident marks the 18th boating fatality in Tennessee waters for 2024.

The TWRA said that the death is the 18th on Tennessee waters in 2024.

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