They have looked at that video. They have not talked a great deal about it. They also say the suspect did not have a license to carry the three firearms that were recovered. Also some new elements to the timeline. Of the shooting. Authorities say that the suspect was, in fact, shot during a fire fight with the Good Samaritan, a neighbor who had heard the shooting. I talked to him a short time ago. They say the suspect also talked to his father by cell phone after he had been shot, while he was driving away. Authorities also revising the age of the youngest victim and the oldest victim. A 5yearold did die during the shooting, officials now say an 18monthold died as well. The oldest victim, 77 years old. We start this hour with reports from here on the ground in texas and also at the justice department. Pete williams is standing by for us in washington with the latest on the suspect. Pete, theres been a lot of focus on this guys connection to the church behind me, his connection to First
Stephanie, the scene of the worst mass shooting in the history of this state. It unfolded less than 24 hours ago. Federal investigators are now here on the scene in Sutherland Springs searching for evidence and a motive after a gunman identified as 26yearold devin k kelley walked into the First Baptist church just over my shoulder here in Sutherland Springs and opened fire with an Assault Rifle. The sheriff said kellys former inlaws had attended the church, the first evidence of a connection between the gunman and his target. Now, we know the gunman was dressed in all black. He was wearing Tactical Gear and a ballistic vest. When he walked into the church, just after the 11 00 a. M. Local service had begun. 26 people were killed, including eight from one extended family. He walked down the center aisle, shooting members of the congregation as he went. One official said there was likely no way for people to escape. As he left the church, the gunman was confronted by a local resident who
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