On Monday, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell directed Metro Law Director Wally Dietz to launch an investigation into how the images were released, WSMV4 reports.

"I have directed Wally Dietz, Metro's Law Director, to initiate an investigation into how these images could have been released. That investigation may involve local, state, and federal authorities. I am deeply concerned with the safety, security, and well-being of the Covenant families and all Nashvillians who are grieving," O'Connell said.

The local outlet goes on to say that it is working on confirming the "legitimacy" of the leaked images.