NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - UPDATE: One is dead and 9 others are injured after a shooting near Tennessee State University, the Metro Nashville Police Department confirms.

The shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. at Jefferson Street and 21st Avenue North, MNPD said.

Of the injured victims, five have been taken to hospitals by ambulance while others were dropped off by private vehicles.

Nashville Fire Department Public Information Officer Kendra Loney said the incident "interrupted an otherwise fun day for a lot of people."

Fire crews were on scene before gunfire erupted due to the homecoming parade, and they initially thought the gunfire was fireworks.

NFD personnel was able to see the multiple victims hit by the gunfire and began treating them using belts and anything they could as tourniquets because they didn't have their medical bags with them.

Some victims were directly involved in the shooting, Loney said, while others were just bystanders.

Loney confirmed there are critical injuries.

MNPD Commander Anthony McClain said "We have to stop this violence."

MNPD is actively investigating the incident and said they will continue to give updates.

Witnesses told WSMV that they heard 30 to 40 gunshots, then everyone started running.

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The shooting reportedly occurred near the campus of Tennessee State University at Jefferson Street and 27th Avenue North, MNPD said.

The scene is secure and all victims have been transported to hospitals.

People on scene say chaos erupted and people started running after hearing shots.

A heavy police presence is in the area with multiple officers and emergency vehicles.

Crime scene tape is up around a portion of the street.

A media staging area is being set up so that authorities can share more details about the response.