Teenager says he didn't know gun was loaded in fatal shooting of Franklin girl

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — A teenager told Franklin police he didn't know a gun was loaded after the fatal shooting of a teenage girl over Memorial Day weekend.

The deceased girl was identified as Lily Basil, according to the arrest affidavit. According to a meal train page for his family, Basil had just graduated from Page High School. Matthew Roufall, 18, is charged with criminal homicide. The bullet hit his shoulder.

Roufall admitted to shooting Basil with what he believed to be a .22 caliber rifle. The weapon was recovered from a trunk where Basil and Roufall gathered.

Two people tried to take Basil to the hospital. However, she later died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Police questioned Roufall after finding him at Williamson Medical Center, where he believed Basil was being taken for treatment.

Roufall's first court date is set for June 8.

How to help the Basil family

The Franklin and Page community try to help the Basil family after the loss of their daughter.

A meal train has been set up for those who wish to help.

You can find this link here.