Patton, who was a former middle school basketball teammate, tried to convince Hale that she had so much more life to live.
She even contacted the Suicide Prevention Help Line at 10:08 AM to try to get her friend help. Unfortunately, just five minutes later, Hale allegedly carried out the mass shooting at the school.
Mass Shooting at the Covenant School
At 10:13 AM, the first 911 call reporting shots fired inside The Covenant School came in.
Hale had entered the school, armed with two “assault-style” weapons, and a handgun. He opened fire, killing three small children and three staff members, and was captured on surveillance footage stalking the corridors looking for victims. The suspect was shooting outside through a third-floor window when responding officers shot her dead at 10:27 AM.
Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake said in a press conference on Monday that Hale had drawn a detailed map of the school ground, including potential entry points, and carried out surveillance of the building before the massacre.
Get Help
If you are experiencing feelings of distress and isolation or struggle to cope, please call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
