Nashville horror: cops identify shooter as transgender following confusion over suspect's identity

Former student who opened fire at Nashville's The Covenant School killing six on March 27, was identified as a transgender whose name the police revealed was Audrey Hale.

The revelation come following confusion about 28-year-old Hale's identity with officials referring to the accused as 'her' and 'she' while a LinkedIn profile reportedly identified Hale as a man.

Officials further elaborated saying Hale left behind a manifesto, had maps of the school detailing surveillance and entry-exit points, and was "prepared for a confrontation with law enforcement.

In an interview with NBC News, the Nashville police chief said the suspect was likely plotting a broader attack, as the manifesto "indicates that there was going to be shootings at multiple locations, and the school was one of them."

Armed with at least two assault rifles and a handgun, Hale entered The Covenant School, a Christian academy, from a side entrance, allegedly shooting through a door -- firing multiple shots while advancing through the building, according to police.

with AFP inputs

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