Two dead after shooting in a Nashville middle school parking lot

Two men were killed in what police said was an “apparent targeted shooting” on Thursday outside of a Nashville middle school.

Police said the two arrived in a car at Meigs Magnet School, where there were no activities. The shooting happened at 7 p.m.

Detectives are working active leads.

This is all we know right now. Check back with NewsChannel 5 for updates.

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