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East Nashville mother pleads for help relocating family after 7-year-old daughter shot inside home
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Kelsey Gibbs , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Her 7-year-old daughter was injured in the leg during the gunfire. A mother is seeking assistance to relocate her family after a shooting incident.
A mother is seeking assistance to relocate her family after a shooting incident. Her 7-year-old daughter was injured in the leg during the gunfire. The mother had been spending a quiet evening with her children before the incident occurred.
The family's home was hit by bullets, and the mother rushed to protect her kids. She managed to get them to safety, but the experience was traumatic.
Further details about the incident are available, including the mother's account of the events that unfolded. The mother's description of the gunfire suggests it was a prolonged and intense experience.
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Category: safety Published: August 22, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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