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.
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Oh my God ! Dreadful news.
On another thread, I guessed domestic issues and legal gun owner. I think that’s what it’s going to turn out to be. And by the looks of his wife’s facebook page, they’ve been having issues lately.
Twenty-seven out of a congregation of 50. That’s more than half of their church.
WE STILL HAVE THAT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't they already have legal open carry laws in Texas?
That area is almost 100% white. That is why.
Reminds me of the Salon Meritage massacre here in Seal Beach..pissed off ex husband goes into Salon, kills his ex wife and the majority of those in the Salon..it takes a certain kind of piece of crap to KILL innocent people praying in CHURCH
This is Texas. What was stopping them?
What is the connection, gladio was cia resistance in wwII europe, operation northwoods was a cia pretext for war against cuba. Help me understand.
Do you have a link/name for the wife’s FB page?
Not allowed to carry in church.
How about evil?
White God-fearing Christians and white country music fans.
A pattern yet?
NOT IN CHURCH.
Are you saying that the wife posted about marriage problems ON FACEBOOK ??????
Good lord,what a world.
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You may not carry in church.
Not enough info for a pattern to develop IMHO.
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In my church there would be a response from several directions.
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