Shooting at New Life Church; suspect shot to death
written by: Dan Boniface , Web Producer
updated by: Colleen Locke , Producer
created: 12/9/2007 1:30:31 PM
Last updated: 12/9/2007 4:37:42 PMCOLORADO SPRINGS – Authorities say four people, including a gunman, were shot on Sunday in the second shooting of the day at a Colorado religious center.
The gunfire erupted at the 10,000-plus member mega-church, New Life Church, just after 1 p.m., according to authorities.
KOAA says the gunman opened fire at the New Life Church as the 12 p.m. service was getting out. Authorities say the shooting occurred outside of the church.
A 9NEWS source has confirmed the gunman was shot and killed by a security guard. Authorities also found an improvised explosive device. [empahsis mine]
Authorities have not confirmed that the suspect is dead. They say they have one person in custody. Police are not releasing any information about what kind of weapon was used in the attack or the suspect's status. 9NEWS has learned the gunman was dressed with a tactical helmet and body armor.
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Thanks for the confirmation!
> the gunman was dressed with a tactical helmet and body armor.
Well, if he is dead, then please find out the manufacturer of that armor so that I never buy it...