129th mass shooting of 2023, which has long grappled with gun control.Following the shooting, many high-profile conservatives speculated the shooter may have been transgender, but others criticized the focus on Hale's gender identity, arguing that factor is irrelevant to the shooting.Nashville Police Chief John Drake during a press conference Monday evening addressed online speculation about Hale's gender identity."She does identify as transgender, yes," Drake said.This is a breaking news story that will be updated when more information becomes available..