Records related to Audrey Hale, who shot up Covenant Presbyterian Church/The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee on or about March 27, 2023
Submitted | May 1, 2023 |
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Communications
From: David Treibs
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Tennessee Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:
scanned copy on electronic media of sufficient resolution so all text is easily legible of the following:
from the "Inventory of Seized Property," presumably from the Metropolitan Police Department of Nashville, dated 3-27-23, complaint #2023-01831907
Items #
2 7 journals
3 1 journal
6 note "new song"
8 2 journals
9 suicide note
11 3 folders, 19(?) journals (school shootings, firearms courses)
23 [redacted] (if this is an object, several photos that clearly depict what it is, and that reveal all features)
29 notes written by Audrey
31 writings / 1 journal
32 memoir
43 memoir
scanned copy on electronic media of sufficient resolution so all text is easily legible of:
what has been referred to as the "manifesto" by Police Chief John Drake, and also referenced by the Chief in the press conference:
all other written materials found in the vehicle or elsewhere, pertaining to the March 27 shooting, including maps, surveillance details, details how the attack(s) were going to be carried out, etc
all "writings that pertain to this day [the day of the shooting]" (quote from Chief Drake)
all writings that include the "threat assessment" and "another location that was mentioned" (quote from Chief Drake)
All phone texts, emails, or other formats of communication within the last year to or from Audrey Hale's devices/accounts
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 7 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Kent Hoover, a citizen of Tennessee, in coordination with David Treibs.
From: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
Good Morning,
Attached is a response to your request. The investigation is still an open case with MIDTOWN HILLS PRECINCT at 615- 880-1411. If there are any questions, updates or concerns about the case please contact the reporting officer. Once the case is closed, please re-request by completing the attached 720 Form-Open Records Request and return it with a valid photo identification. If there are question, contact Central Records 615-862-7631.
MNPD CENTRAL RECORDS DIV.
811 Anderson Ln. Ste 100,
Madison TN 37115
ENO. 869601
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