Student Recalls Shooting at Mitchell High School in Memphis, Tennessee

On February 11, shots rang out inside of Mitchell High School in Memphis, Tennessee. The aftermath has left one person in critical condition at a local hospital and others dealing with the fact that this incident could have turned much worse.

After the news broke about the shooting, I contacted a close friend who attended Mitchell High School and after speaking with him, I learned that he was a witness to the shooting.

For privacy and also concern for his safety, the student was granted anonymity. The name of the victim has not officially been released.

Police have arrested 17-year-old Corneilous Cheers, according to the Associated Press. He is currently in jail on charges of attempted first-degree murder, reckless endangerment and carrying a gun on school property. The victim is at a local hospital in critical condition with two apparent bullet wounds.

iMotherhood: First off, thank you for agreeing to this interview. I know that today has been very rough on you. Can you tell me how things was before the shooting? Did you witness any arguing between the two parties?

No problem. They was arguing back and forth in class and the coach had warned them to calm down or they would be going to the principal's office. Corneilous got up and walked over to the table that (the victim) was sitting at.

iMotherhood: What happened then?

The next thing was a gunshot rang out. Everyone was screaming and crying. I just knew that I was in the middle of another Columbine episode. I remember getting down on the ground with my friends and praying to God that this would end soon.

iMotherhood: How many shots were fired?

I remember hearing two shots but I was so freaked out it could have been more.

iMotherhood: Describe what happened after the shooting.