Drove across the street, and began firing into the church from outside. Entered the church and continued firing on the people inside the church as suspect tried to make getaway, local resident grabbed rifle and began firing, causing gunman to drop weapon and flee the scene. Good samaritan, unrelenting, continued to pursue. Short time later as Law Enforcement responded, suspect at Wilson Guadalupe county line ran off the roadway and crashed out, found zrooe deceased in his vehicle. We dont know if selfinflicted or shot by local resident who engaged him in gunfire. Has been identified at Devon Patrick kelley from neighboring comal county. Court martialed in 2012 on two charges of assaulting his spouse and child. Given a conduct discharge in 2015. Aman, were about 16 hours from the time in which the shooting began, Community Still very much in just a state of shock, i can only imagine. Whats it like there from what youve been seeing . This is still an active crime scene, standing on the o
Helping to funnel big mon nye twitter and facebook. Monday, november 6th. Good morning. We have political reporter for the new york times, nick confessore, harold ford jr. , former aide to the bush white house, elyse jordan and former fbi special agent clint watts. 26 people, ranging in age from 5 to 72 gunned down during sunday morning worship at their smalltown church in sutherland spring, texas. 26yearold man, dressed in all black, Tactical Gear, bulletproof vest, armed with an ar assault rifle, began firing into the church from outside. Told he then entered the church and continued firing. As the suspect tried to make a getaway, Officials Say a local resident grab add rifle, began firing, causing the gunman to drop his weapon and flee the scene. A short time later, as Law Enforcement responded, the suspect right at the Wilson Guadalupe county line crashed out and was found deceased in his vehicle. At this time we dont know if it was a selfinflicted gunshot wound or was shot by the
Its believed that this will be the deadliest shooting at a house of worship in americas history a warning some of the details are gruesome. Brian ynez joins us with the latest. Attorney general said that at least 25 people are dead but the number could be as high as 27. Between 10 to 30 reportedly have been wounded. Unidentified lone gunman fled in a vehicle and was killed either by selfinflicted gunshot wound or shot by police. At about 11 30 this morning, local time, the shooter walked into the First Baptist church and started firing the south is in Sutherland Springs, texas, a Small Community of about 400 people. Neighbors say typically 50 people attend church services. Among the victims killed, the 14yearold daughter of the churchs pastor, frank pomeroy. Annabelle pomeroy, the daughters name. Listen as witnesses describe the scene. Ive been going to this church since i was knee high to a duck. Its tragic. Im in the dark, because i changed my mind about going to church today and so
Trouble sleeping with the 14hour time difference and watching the tramming unfolding there in Sutherland Springs, texas, quote may god be with the people of Sutherland Springs, texas. The fbi and Law Enforcement are on the scene, i ammon to having the situation from ammon to having the situation am monitoring the situation from japan. From Vice President pence karen and i grieve with you and stand with resolve against evil. Thank you to the First Responders. And from ivanka trump who was here in japan on friday god bless the people of Sutherland Springs, texas, our countrys hearts are breaking for the victims and their families. We lo and are we love and are with you. The president begins a very busy second day here on this 12day asia trip. The first order of business is an address to u. S. And is Japanese Business leaders. After that hes going to meet with the emperor and empress, he will then have a bilateral meeting with japanese Prime Minister shinzo abe, meet with the families of
Overseas on his trip there in japan, may god be with the people of Sutherland Springs, texas. F. B. I. And Law Enforcement are on the scene. Im honoring the situation from japan and brian ynez from our new york city newsroom with the latest. Brian . Hi, arthel. We know that this shooter hes not identified, but he was taken down, from the Wilson County sheriff. We know that the attorney general of texas saying 25 are dead, maybe up to 27. The 14yearold daughter of the pastor, frank pomeroy, was killed pomeroy, reportedly, wasnt at the shoot today. The shooting started at 11 30 a. M. This is a town of about 400 people. Based on witnesses, we know that the man walked in and started shooting. 50 people attend the church. The congregation is less than 300 people. Witnesses report 10 to 15 people are wounded. Thats according to the associa associatassociated press. 10 victims were transported to connolly medical center. Multiple victims had gun wounds. The hospital tells us. Others were take