Reports of a shooting at Texas baptist church in Sutherland Springs just broke. Up to 24 people are dead. Police have neutralized the gunman.
“Wilson County sheriff says there is a “situation” and first responders are on scene amid reports of shooting,” reported CBS News.
“Texas county commissioner tells @NBCNews “there are a lot of fatalities” at church shooting, estimating 24 dead. “The shooter is deceased,” reports Peter Baker.
Texas county commissioner tells @NBCNews "there are a lot of fatalities" at church shooting, estimating 24 dead. "The shooter is deceased."
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) November 5, 2017
MORE: Wilson County sheriff says there is a “situation” and first responders are on scene amid reports of shooting https://t.co/9tZPX0Mduz pic.twitter.com/SRS2O1BlkX
— CBS News (@CBSNews) November 5, 2017
Tweet credit: Max Massey
#BREAKING Confirmed shooting at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, police say multiple victims pic.twitter.com/1ljzxpqk4f
— KSAT Max Massey (@MaxMasseyTV) November 5, 2017
Neighbors say they heard shooter may have reloaded multiple times, around 50 people usually at service pic.twitter.com/tkAYMp2Y8A
— KSAT Max Massey (@MaxMasseyTV) November 5, 2017
At least 6 helicopters called to transport victims pic.twitter.com/GTwwQfPx6L
— KSAT Max Massey (@MaxMasseyTV) November 5, 2017
This is what appears to be the front of the church, EMS still responding pic.twitter.com/uxjHJlOTcL
— KSAT Max Massey (@MaxMasseyTV) November 5, 2017
This is the scene of the shooting st the church pic.twitter.com/0sf1woffOl
— KSAT Max Massey (@MaxMasseyTV) November 5, 2017
This is horrific.
“Families in tears wait to see if their family and friends are safe. Praying for the safety of all those involved,” reports Massey.
Families in tears wait to see if their family and friends are safe. Praying for the safety of all those involved. pic.twitter.com/yjzK7lZJ1S
— KSAT Max Massey (@MaxMasseyTV) November 5, 2017
Mirror UK reports:
Police were responding to a shooting inside of a church in Sutherland Springs Sunday afternoon.
According to local media, there is a mass casualty situation at the Sutherland Springs Baptist Church—in the 200 block of 4th Street.
Multiple agencies were responding and medical helicopters were dispatched.
DEVELOPING….