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What we know so far about the Texas Baptist church shooting What we know so far about the Texas Baptist church shooting
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At least 26 people are dead and 20 are injured after a gunman opened fire on a congregation at the First Baptist church in the small town of Sutherland Springs, Texas, on SundayAt least 26 people are dead and 20 are injured after a gunman opened fire on a congregation at the First Baptist church in the small town of Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday
The age of the victims ranges from five to 72 23 people died inside the church, two were found dead outside and one died on the way to hospital
Several are still in hospital with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening The age of the victims ranges from five to 72. Several are still in hospital with injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening
The gunman has been named locally as Devin Patrick Kelley The gunman has not been officially identified by police, but has been described as a white male aged in his 20s wearing tactical-style gear and a ballistic vest
He was described by police as a white male aged in his 20s and dressed in black, tactical-style gear and a ballistic vest Several US media outlets reported the suspect’s name as Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, based on briefings from unnamed law enforcement sources
He was first seen at a gas station in Sutherland Springs at about 11.20am An Air Force spokeswoman said Kelley served from 2010 to 2014 and left following a court martial. He received a bad conduct discharge for assaulting his wife and child
He then moved to the church where he began shooting from the outside before entering the building Police said the suspect was first seen at a gas station in Sutherland Springs at about 11.20am on Sunday, before he started shooting at the church from the outside and then walked inside and continued shooting
He was tackled by a local resident as he exited the church. He fled the scene in his car and was found dead near the county line after the vehicle crashed. He was tackled by a local as he exited the church. He fled the scene in his car, pursued by two locals and police, and was found dead after a brief chase when his vehicle crashed
It is not known if he died from a self-inflicted wound or a shot fired by the local who intercepted him It is not known if he died from a self-inflicted wound or a shot fired by the local who first intercepted him
One passing motorist who helped chase down the gunman has given a dramatic account of their pursuit President Donald Trump, who is in Tokyo, has said the shooting was a “horrible crime” and an “act of evil.” He blamed the suspect’s “mental health problems” and said this was “not a guns situation”
President Donald Trump, in Tokyo, has said the shooting is a “horrible crime” and “an act of evil” Trump said it was lucky that “someone was firing in the opposite direction” otherwise more people would have died
Texas governor Greg Abbott said it was the worst mass shooting in the state’s modern history Texas governor Greg Abbott said it was the worst mass shooting in modern Texas history
Authorities have not named any victims, but First Baptist church pastor Frank Pomeroy said his 14-year-old daughter is among the dead Authorities have not named any victims, but First Baptist church pastor Frank Pomeroy said his 14-year-old daughter was among the dead