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Sunday, November 5, 2017
Texas church shooting
Texas church shooting: at least 26 confirmed dead, the youngest aged five – latest updates
Dozens killed in shooting at First Baptist church in Sutherland Springs
Gunman described as young, white male dressed in tactical-type gear
Police are visiting a house that the suspected gunman listed as his home address.
Michael Locklear (@MichaelLocklear)
Six vehicles with Comal Co.
Sheriff's Office are at New Braunfels address that alleged church gunman
recently listed as home in court case pic.twitter.com/TLiWAKe0to
Tom reports from Sutherland Springs: A candlelit vigil was held on a patch of grass next to a post
office opposite the church, while friends and relatives gathered to
await news of the injured at a community center a couple of blocks from
the church, which remains closed off as a variety of law enforcement
agencies continue to examine the scene. At the centre, a few dozen people stood outside while a local
fire department grilled food on a giant BBQ. The town is quiet and dark,
save for the blue and red flashing lights on the police vehicles
blocking off the area.
In a brief statement, the Pentagon said the gunman was an airman “at
one point,” but additional details about his time in the Air Force were
not immediately available.
At least 26 people are dead and 20 are injured after a gunman opened
fire on a congregation at the First Baptist church in the small town of
Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday.
23 people died inside the church, two were found dead outside and one died on the way to hospital.
The age of the victims ranges from five to 72. Several are still in
hospital with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening.
The gunman was described by police as a white male aged in his 20s wearing tactical-style gear and a ballistic vest.
He was first seen at a gas station in Sutherland Springs at about
11.20am, before he started shooting at the church and then walked inside
and continued shooting.
He was tackled by a local as he exited the church. He fled the scene
in his car and was found dead after a brief chase near the county line
after the vehicle crashed.
It is not known if he died from a self-inflicted wound or a shot fired by the local who intercepted him.
Multiple US news outlets have named the suspect, but officials have not confirmed his identity.
President Donald Trump, in Tokyo, has said the shooting is a “horrible crime” and an “act of evil.”
Texas governor Greg Abbott said it was the worst mass shooting in modern Texas history.
Authorities have not named any victims, but First Baptist church
pastor Frank Pomeroy said his 14-year-old daughter is among the dead.
My administration will provide its full support to the great state of Texas
investigating this horrible crime. Ultimately, they stopped the suspect
and rendered immediate life-saving aid to certain victims. I will
continue to follow the developments closely. All of America is praying
to god to help the wounded and the families of the victims we will never
ever leave their side, ever.”
Donald Trump is talking about the shooting during his second day in Tokyo:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families. In dark
times Americans do what they do best, we pull together, we join hands,
we lock arms and, through the tears and through the sadness, we stand
strong, oh so strong.
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