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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How horrible! Make a case for carrying a gun to church services.
“...was no indication of the gunman’s motive.”
And we all know what that means.
I agree. More armed citizens and less armed code enforcers would cure several of our current societal problems.
Glad you said this, a lot of men carry in churches, you just don’t know.
Thanks ;-)
Thanks Judy, found her.
Good lord,that’s what Charles Whitman did IIRC.
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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.
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
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.
Remember who gave us the right to our self-defense?
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.
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.
See post 111
you may not carry in church.
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What is the definition of “church”?
A building with a sign or cross out front, folks praying in a home, the local Bar?
Against the rules to protect Christians? Typical.
How's that?
So this might be as Vegas shooting, motive is more gun control.
see post 111
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