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Texas church shooting leaves many dead
BBC ^ | 11/05/17 | BBC

Posted on 11/05/2017 12:08:31 PM PST by Simon Green

At least 27 people have died after a gunman opened fire at a church in Texas during Sunday services.

The attack happened at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs in Wilson County.

A police commissioner at the scene confirmed that at least 27 people had died. Several others are reported to be injured.

The San Antonio FBI branch said its agents had been deployed, and there was no indication of the gunman's motive.

The FBI also said that while only one shooter was reported, it was looking into other possibilities.

Local ABC affiliate KSAT 12 reported the gunman entered the church at around 11:30 local time (17:30 GMT). It also said he had been killed in the aftermath.

Photos and video from the scene showed the area taped off by local law enforcement.

A number of helicopters have arrived to transport the wounded, KSAT 12 reporter Max Massey said.

Texas governor Greg Abbott said: "Our prayers are with all who were harmed by this evil act. Our thanks to law enforcement for their response."

He said more details would be released by the Texas Department of Public Safety shortly.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: churchshooting; devinpatrickkelley; sanantonio; shooting; sutherlandsprings
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To: Simon Green

How horrible! Make a case for carrying a gun to church services.


101 posted on 11/05/2017 12:37:36 PM PST by apocalypto
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To: Simon Green

“...was no indication of the gunman’s motive.”

And we all know what that means.


102 posted on 11/05/2017 12:38:12 PM PST by JPJones (Who is FOR tariffs? George Washington, Ronald Reagan and Me.)
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To: exnavy

I agree. More armed citizens and less armed code enforcers would cure several of our current societal problems.


103 posted on 11/05/2017 12:38:47 PM PST by TauntedTiger (Political correctness analyst/expert/victim)
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To: MPJackal

Glad you said this, a lot of men carry in churches, you just don’t know.


104 posted on 11/05/2017 12:39:01 PM PST by DAVEY CROCKETT (Thank you Free Republic. Thank you President Donald J Trump, Greatest election Ever.)
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To: CGASMIA68
You check it out and get back to me.

Thanks ;-)

105 posted on 11/05/2017 12:39:40 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: JudyinCanada

Thanks Judy, found her.


106 posted on 11/05/2017 12:39:59 PM PST by PROCON (#MAGA)
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To: ASA Vet
The town is tiny, white, and 40 miles from a large city. The chances the shooter was a Muzzie or a convert to Islam are slim.
107 posted on 11/05/2017 12:40:11 PM PST by utahagen (but but)
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To: Sacajaweau

Good lord,that’s what Charles Whitman did IIRC.

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108 posted on 11/05/2017 12:40:12 PM PST by Mears
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To: Wiser now

As long as the church doesn’t have a sign posted you can carry. I routinely do. Also, the sign is very specific and the letters have to be at least 2 inches tall. Any other sign, or if the letters are smaller, tough cookie.


109 posted on 11/05/2017 12:40:24 PM PST by 05 Mustang GT Rocks
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To: vladimir998

From his pic looks like at the time he had an infant daughter..who would be I guess right now about 6 years old..he killed her and his wife, and killed many others at this church..absolutely horrible..may he rot in hell


110 posted on 11/05/2017 12:40:46 PM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: WXRGina

Why are you people giving me crap. THE CARRY LAWS FOR ALL STATES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE. MOST STATES MAKE IT ILLEGAL TO CARRY IN CHURCH. I THINK THAT IS WRONG. MY COMMENT IS, LET US DEFEND OURSELVES.


111 posted on 11/05/2017 12:41:09 PM PST by exnavy (America: love it or leave it.)
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To: exnavy

Remember who gave us the right to our self-defense?


112 posted on 11/05/2017 12:41:11 PM PST by Daffynition (The New PTSD: PRESIDENT-Trump Stress Disorder - The LSN didnÂ’t make Trump, so they can't break him)
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To: Simon Green

One of my best friends is just down the road in Karnes City. Hoping to hear from him to get the ‘on the ground’ information.


113 posted on 11/05/2017 12:41:46 PM PST by Kriggerel ("All great truths are hard and bitter, but lies... are sweeter than wild honey" (Ragnar Redbeard))
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To: exnavy

Both operations used or were going to use false flag events as the pretext. They use imbedded agents. The CIA, as well as other nations, use these tactics to sway public opinion.


114 posted on 11/05/2017 12:42:19 PM PST by PJammers (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: Daffynition

See post 111


115 posted on 11/05/2017 12:42:37 PM PST by exnavy (America: love it or leave it.)
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To: exnavy

you may not carry in church.
= = =

What is the definition of “church”?

A building with a sign or cross out front, folks praying in a home, the local Bar?


116 posted on 11/05/2017 12:42:52 PM PST by Scrambler Bob (Brought to you from Turtle Island, otherwise known as 'So-Called North America')
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To: exnavy

Against the rules to protect Christians? Typical.


117 posted on 11/05/2017 12:42:59 PM PST by Louis Foxwell (Progressivism is 2 year olds in a poop fight.)
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To: RKBA Democrat
They SUCK.

How's that?

118 posted on 11/05/2017 12:43:34 PM PST by Right Wing Assault (Kill: NFL, Hollywood, NBA, BLM, CAIR, Antifa, SPLC, CNN, ESPN, NPR, TWITTER, FACEBOOK)
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To: PJammers

So this might be as Vegas shooting, motive is more gun control.


119 posted on 11/05/2017 12:43:58 PM PST by exnavy (America: love it or leave it.)
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To: Scrambler Bob

see post 111


120 posted on 11/05/2017 12:44:33 PM PST by exnavy (America: love it or leave it.)
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