Post by Admin on Nov 5, 2017 21:27:30 GMT -4
Pray for the ones in Sutherland TX 26 were killed in a Baptist Church this morning. The ages were 5-72 lord knows these killings have to STOP!
Here's everything we know about the Sutherland Springs church shooting
Church shooting is deadliest in modern Texas history
By Mariah Medina - Digital Journalist
Posted: 3:56 PM, November 05, 2017
Updated: 6:32 PM, November 05, 2017
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas - With 26 people dead and 20 people injured at the hands of New Braunfels resident Devin Kelley, a shooting a the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs has gone down as the deadliest shooting in Texas history.
26 dead, 20 injured in Sutherland Springs church shooting, sources say.
Here's everything we know about the shooting.
This report will be updated as more information is made available.
The shooting happened at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs
Authorities said Kelley walked into the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs at 216 4th Street around 11:30 a.m. Sunday and opened fire on the congregation killing 26 and injuring 20 others. YouTube videos of previous sermons indicate the church maintains a congregation of about 50 people.
Wilson Co. Sheriff says 26 people were killed and 20 others were injured
Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt said 26 people were killed and 20 people were injured in the shooting. Eight victims were taken to Brooke Army Medical Center and others were taken to Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville, along with other area hospitals. Most victims' identities have not yet been released.
The Pastor's 14-year-old daughter among those killed in shooting
First Baptist Church Pastor Frank Pomeroy told ABC’s Mike DelMoro his 14-year-old daughter Annabelle Renee Pomeroy is among the deceased. Pomeroy was in Oklahoma at the time of the shooting. He said he wants the world to know his daughter “was one very beautiful special child.”
The gunman was in tactical gear
A witness said Kelley was in tactical gear when he stormed into the church and began shooting. Kelley fled the church in a car and led authorities on a brief chase into Guadalupe County.
The gunman crashed approximately 11 miles from the church, witnesses say
Several emergency vehicles were seen at the intersection of Hartfield and Sandy Elm Roads in La Vernia, approximately 11 miles away from the church. Witnesses told KSAT 12's Garrett Brnger that the gunman wrecked at that intersection.
The gunman is dead
Sources told KSAT 12's Erica Hernandez that Kelley killed himself after leading authorities on a short chase.
The gunman was Devin Kelley, of New Braunfels
Officials told ABC News Kelley was in his 20s and from New Braunfels.
A community member returned fire
Summer Caddell told KSAT 12's Garrett Brnger her boyfriend Johnnie Langendorff helped chase down the shooter. Langendorff told his girlfriend he saw Kelley running from the church as a neighbor returned fire. He said Kelley got into an SUV and sped away. Read that report HERE.
ATF and FBI have joined the investigation into the shooting
Several law enforcement agencies have responded to the mass shooting including the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, ATF and Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office. Councilman Rey Saldana said the "San Antonio Fire Department assets and units have been deployed to Sutherland."
KSAT via CNN
Sutherland Springs' last known population was under 500 people
According to the Handbook of Texas, Sutherland Springs had a population of 362 in 2000.
This is the deadliest mass shooting in modern Texas history
The second deadliest mass shooting in modern Texas history occurred on Oct. 16, 1991. The gunman, George Hennard, drove through a Luby's in Killeen and opened fire on Luby's customers killing 24 people.
May they all rest in peace
Here's everything we know about the Sutherland Springs church shooting
Church shooting is deadliest in modern Texas history
By Mariah Medina - Digital Journalist
Posted: 3:56 PM, November 05, 2017
Updated: 6:32 PM, November 05, 2017
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas - With 26 people dead and 20 people injured at the hands of New Braunfels resident Devin Kelley, a shooting a the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs has gone down as the deadliest shooting in Texas history.
26 dead, 20 injured in Sutherland Springs church shooting, sources say.
Here's everything we know about the shooting.
This report will be updated as more information is made available.
The shooting happened at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs
Authorities said Kelley walked into the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs at 216 4th Street around 11:30 a.m. Sunday and opened fire on the congregation killing 26 and injuring 20 others. YouTube videos of previous sermons indicate the church maintains a congregation of about 50 people.
Wilson Co. Sheriff says 26 people were killed and 20 others were injured
Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt said 26 people were killed and 20 people were injured in the shooting. Eight victims were taken to Brooke Army Medical Center and others were taken to Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville, along with other area hospitals. Most victims' identities have not yet been released.
The Pastor's 14-year-old daughter among those killed in shooting
First Baptist Church Pastor Frank Pomeroy told ABC’s Mike DelMoro his 14-year-old daughter Annabelle Renee Pomeroy is among the deceased. Pomeroy was in Oklahoma at the time of the shooting. He said he wants the world to know his daughter “was one very beautiful special child.”
The gunman was in tactical gear
A witness said Kelley was in tactical gear when he stormed into the church and began shooting. Kelley fled the church in a car and led authorities on a brief chase into Guadalupe County.
The gunman crashed approximately 11 miles from the church, witnesses say
Several emergency vehicles were seen at the intersection of Hartfield and Sandy Elm Roads in La Vernia, approximately 11 miles away from the church. Witnesses told KSAT 12's Garrett Brnger that the gunman wrecked at that intersection.
The gunman is dead
Sources told KSAT 12's Erica Hernandez that Kelley killed himself after leading authorities on a short chase.
The gunman was Devin Kelley, of New Braunfels
Officials told ABC News Kelley was in his 20s and from New Braunfels.
A community member returned fire
Summer Caddell told KSAT 12's Garrett Brnger her boyfriend Johnnie Langendorff helped chase down the shooter. Langendorff told his girlfriend he saw Kelley running from the church as a neighbor returned fire. He said Kelley got into an SUV and sped away. Read that report HERE.
ATF and FBI have joined the investigation into the shooting
Several law enforcement agencies have responded to the mass shooting including the Wilson County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, ATF and Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office. Councilman Rey Saldana said the "San Antonio Fire Department assets and units have been deployed to Sutherland."
KSAT via CNN
Sutherland Springs' last known population was under 500 people
According to the Handbook of Texas, Sutherland Springs had a population of 362 in 2000.
This is the deadliest mass shooting in modern Texas history
The second deadliest mass shooting in modern Texas history occurred on Oct. 16, 1991. The gunman, George Hennard, drove through a Luby's in Killeen and opened fire on Luby's customers killing 24 people.
May they all rest in peace
