Greeneville High community in mourning following shooting death of marching band, bowling team member

Greeneville, Tennessee City Schools confirmed Friday one of the victims shot in a domestic situation at a White Pine travel plaza earlier this week has died of their injuries.

Teagan Welch, 16, was a member of the school’s Pride of the Greene Devils Band and the GHS bowling team.

The school said counseling support was being made available to students and faculty.

Welch’s stepfather, Pastor Kenny Cook, was also shot in the incident. Teagan’s father Christoper Ray Welch, 47, died at the scene. A preliminary report from police says the families were at the Exit 4 Pilot off of Intestate 81 for a child custody swap.

Here is the statement released by the school system administration:

“The Greeneville City School District community is mourning the loss of one of our beloved Greeneville High School students today. Teagan Welch, 11th-grade student, was loved by her classmates, her teachers, her principals, and the entire GHS staff. Teagan was a standout member of the Pride of the Greene Devils Band and a cherished member of the GHS Bowling Team. Numerous supports have been put into place for GHS students, faculty, and staff as they grieve this tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Teagan’s family and friends.”