MNPD family intervention program offering 'critical incident reports' to those present at Jefferson St mass shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) Family Intervention Program counselors are now offering “critical incident reports” to those who were present at the mass shooting on Jefferson Street.

The shooting killed one person and injured nine others over the weekend.

MNPD said traumatic incidents can affect people in different ways and people can experience different reactions to them.

These reactions include:

PHYSICAL REACTIONS

Aches and pains like headaches, backaches, stomachaches
Changes in sleep and appetite patterns
Constipation or diarrhea
Easily startled by unexpected noises or touches
More susceptible to colds and illnesses
Increased use of alcohol or drugs and/or excessive eating

EMOTIONAL REACTIONS

Shock and disbelief
Fear and/or anxiety
Grief, disorientation, denial
Hyper-alert or hypervigilance
Irritability, restlessness, outbursts of anger or rage
Emotional changes – such as crying and then laughing
Worrying or ruminating – intrusive thoughts about the trauma
Nightmares
Flashbacks
Feelings of helplessness, panic

“Anyone in the community who was on or near Jefferson Street last Saturday night and who would like to participate in an interview should contact Family Intervention Program counselors by email at [email protected], or by phone at 615-862-7773,” MNPD said.