there was a very well-known and beloved poster at the church at this time. we do not know his state at this time either. it's just a very sad and somber feeling here right now. there's prayer vigils, people singing. it's just very sad. >> what's the sense, next, liz, in the investigation? we know they are ongoing, looking for the shooter. but how is this community pulling together? we know the mayor coming out, saying this was one heinous act, but they're asking for the help of the community. what is the sense of the ground right now? >> reporter: they are. charleston just in april had the walter scott incident. i mean there's a lot of emotion emotions in this city. it's very tense. one of the pastor elders of the churches came out and said they have 50 preachers on the ground right now. i mean the flood of people that heard about this shooting and came out here within minutes is really remarkable and the community is pulling together. they plan to be here almost all