The Headmaster Who Was Killed In The Nashville School Mass Shooting Is Being Remembered As A Hero.

Katherine Koonce, the headmaster of Covenant School in Nashville, was among the six victims of the recent mass shooting. However, Koonce proved to be a hero during the attack as she fearlessly attempted to protect her students from the assailant, Audrey Hale.

Koonce, aged 60, was well prepared for active shooter situations and immediately responded to the gunshots. Sources suggest that she even confronted Hale in a hallway, showing incredible bravery and dedication to the safety of her students.

Nashville Police Chief John Drake confirmed Koonce's action but did not provide any further details about the confrontation. Koonce's courageous efforts to protect her students highlight the selflessness and bravery of educators in times of crisis.

John Bourgeois, the local pastor of Koontz, praised her selfless act in his address to the West End Community Church in Nashville. Bourgeois stated, "She sacrificed her life to protect the children under her care."

According to police, Cynthia Peak, a substitute teacher, and Mike Hill, a custodian, both 61 years old, were also murdered along with Koontz. Additionally, three 9-year-old students, Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, and William Kinney, lost their lives.

On body cam footage, two police officers were seen fatally shooting Hale on the second floor of the private Christian elementary school. Chief Drake revealed that Hale had written a manifesto detailing the deadly attack and listing other potential targets, but the contents of the manifesto were not disclosed.

Drake also disclosed that Hale, a biological female who identified as male, was a former student at the school and had resentment towards attending classes there, which he believed was the reason for the incident. The chief went on to say that Hale had purchased seven firearms from five different stores over the past several years, and that his parents were unaware of the purchases.