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| More than 20 reported dead in Texas church attack, gunman killed | |
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| More than 20 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire inside a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, media reported, citing authorities. The shooter has been killed by police. | |
| Wilson County Commissioner Albert Gamez Jr said that at least 27 people have been killed in the shooting, according to reports by the CNN and the BBC. | |
| He added that at least 20 more have been wounded in the attack. | He added that at least 20 more have been wounded in the attack. |
| Witnesses reported seeing the man walk into the Baptist Church in the town 30 miles from San Antonio at 11:30am local time Sunday, according to KSAT-12. | Witnesses reported seeing the man walk into the Baptist Church in the town 30 miles from San Antonio at 11:30am local time Sunday, according to KSAT-12. |
| Sheriff Joe Tackitt confirmed to Wilson County News that there have been “multiple fatalities” and the shooter has been "taken down." | Sheriff Joe Tackitt confirmed to Wilson County News that there have been “multiple fatalities” and the shooter has been "taken down." |
| An eyewitness told CBS News that there was a heavy police presence on the road to the church, adding that they had seen people being airlifted from the area. | An eyewitness told CBS News that there was a heavy police presence on the road to the church, adding that they had seen people being airlifted from the area. |
| Texas Governor Greg Abbott posted to Twitter shortly after the incident, saying: “Our prayers are with all who were harmed by this evil act. Our thanks to law enforcement for their response. More details from DPS soon.” | Texas Governor Greg Abbott posted to Twitter shortly after the incident, saying: “Our prayers are with all who were harmed by this evil act. Our thanks to law enforcement for their response. More details from DPS soon.” |
| President Donald Trump has confirmed he is aware of the situation and said he was monitoring it from Japan. | President Donald Trump has confirmed he is aware of the situation and said he was monitoring it from Japan. |