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East Nashville mother speaks out after child injured in drive-by shooting
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Alexia Tsiropoulos , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the mother's comments and the shooting, readers can refer to the full report from WKRN News 2.
A young girl is recovering from injuries sustained in a drive-by shooting in East Nashville . The 7-year-old was asleep when multiple shots were fired into a duplex early Monday morning, striking her. The girl's mother has spoken out about the incident, although details of her statement are not available here.
For more information on the mother's comments and the shooting, readers can refer to the full report from WKRN News 2. Further details about the incident, including the current status of the investigation, can be found through the news outlet. The community can stay informed about this developing story by checking with WKRN News 2 for updates.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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