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BREAKING: 'Mass Shooting' at Texas Church leaves dozens injured, including children
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A man "in full gear" entered the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs in Texas and opened fire around 11:30 am during the Sunday morning service. Up to 16 people, including children, are reported to be injured.
Up to 16 people have been shot while attending Sunday morning services.
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Catholic Online (https://www.catholic.org)
11/5/2017 (7 years ago)
Published in U.S.
Keywords: Sutherland Springs, First Baptist Church, Church Shooting, Shooting, Terrorist, Texas
LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - According to KENS 5, Sheriff Joe Tackitt has confirmed there were "multiple casualties and fatalities."
Witnesses on scene described a two-year-old as being one of the shot victims.
At least six helicopters arrived on scene of the attack to take victims to the hospital.
Constable Thomas Silvas from Precinct 1 in Wilson County told Fox News officials were working on removing bodies from the scene, but the exact number of fatalities was not provided.
The motive is unknown, but the shooter has been taken down by police and is now dead.
Texas Governor, Greg Abbott tweeted, "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."
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