Police have named the shooter who attacked students and instructors at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on Monday as Audrey Hale, 28, who they believe may have previously attended the institution.
According to a website that appears to be affiliated with Hale, the graphic designer and illustrator was headquartered in Nashville and produced logos and branding to “help convey a company’s story” and “provide a whimsical and light-hearted flair.”
A police representative informed us that Hale was given the gender of a woman at birth and pointed to a social media account associated with Hale that used the pronouns he/him.
It is “very, very difficult right now” for the family, Hale’s mother, Norma Hale, said in a brief phone discussion with our correspondent before requesting solitude.
She said, “I think I lost my daughter today.
We learned from a neighbor of the family that Audrey Hale and Hale’s parents, who the neighbor characterized as “extremely lovely” and “quite religious,” resided at the family’s residence.
According to Cyrus Vatandoost, president and CEO of Nossi College of Art & Design in Nashville, Hale received his degree from the institution in 2022.
Hale was a skilled artist and a decent student while attending our school, according to Vatandoost. “Our hearts and prayers are with her family, the families of the victims, and our city,” the statement reads.
Hale was mentioned in a now-deleted Facebook post from the school that claimed she had won at least one accolade for her outstanding academic achievements.
On a personal website, Hale stated, “Aside from art, I enjoy binge-watching movies, playing sports, and playing video games.” “I have a childlike side that enjoys running to the playground. My second passion is animals, so I also like to spend time with my two cats.”
Hale’s LinkedIn profile also includes information about her part-time grocery shopping for Shipt, a food delivery service, and her previous work as a cat sitter.
According to the school’s website, the Covenant School, a private Presbyterian school with 200 students in pre-K through sixth grade, was founded in 2001.