1 Dead, 4 Injured, After Possible 'Drive-By' Shooting at Pre-Prom Event

Five people were shot, one fatally, during a possible “drive-by” shooting at a pre-prom gathering in Brownsville, Tennessee, Friday evening.

FOX 13 reported the incident occurred at Webb Banks Passive Park, where more than 100 Haywood High School students were gathered. WTVF noted the “group of students and young people were taking prom pictures ahead of the evening’s festivities” when the shots rang out.

Law enforcement’s preliminary investigation suggested “multiple groups may have been involved, and authorities are exploring the possibility of a drive-by.”

The deceased student was identified as Saturah Hayes.

Haywood County Schools Superintendent Amie Marsh sent a letter to school families saying, in part, “The senseless tragedy that occurred last night leaves a hole in our hearts and will forever change the lives of all the families touched by this unspeakable event.”

Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett Jr. released a statement in which he said, “The Haywood County Sheriff’s Office expresses our deepest sincerest sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of this beautiful young lady who lost her life.”

Garrett pledged to “bring justice” for Hayes’ family.

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