The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Family Intervention Program is providing critical incident debriefings for individuals affected by the gunfire incident on Jefferson Street last Saturday. This event resulted in one fatality and nine injuries. Witnesses and those in the nearby area during the incident may experience various physical and emotional reactions.
Physical reactions can include headaches, backaches, altered sleep patterns, and increased susceptibility to illnesses. Emotional responses may involve shock, anxiety, irritability, and intrusive thoughts related to the trauma.
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Those who were in the vicinity of Jefferson Street and wish to participate in a debriefing can reach out to the Family Intervention Program counselors. Contact can be made via email at [email protected] or by phone at 615-862-7773.
This support aims to help individuals process their experiences and manage the aftermath of the traumatic event.
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