“This is the first time anything like this has happened”: Security guard shoots and kills armed man at Nashville federal courthouse

A security guard shot and killed an armed man at the federal courthouse in Nashville, Tennessee. The incident occurred during a security checkpoint when the suspect attempted to enter the building, his firearm failed to discharge, and he subsequently brandished a knife.

Authorities noted the unusual nature of the event, with officials describing it as the first time such an occurrence has taken place at the facility. The confrontation was contained at the access control point, preventing further escalation inside the federal courthouse.