At least 27 dead in shooting at Texas church

TIL Desk/World/Miami/ At least 27 people were killed and nearly two dozen wounded in a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday when an unidentified gunman opened fire. Local police told that the shooter was dead but did not specify the cause of death or the exact number of victims inside the First Baptist Church.

The shooter was later identified as Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, according to two law enforcement officers briefed on the situation.Sutherland Springs is located 45 km southeast of San Antonio. A heavy police presence, including Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) personnel, was reported at the crime scene after the incident.

Although local police have not released figures on the number of dead, County Commissioner Wilson Albert Gamez Jr told that 27 people were dead and at least 24 wounded, the report said. The church was celebrating Mass at the time of the shootings. “Our prayers are with all who were harmed by this evil act. Our thanks to law enforcement for their response. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Twitter shortly after the incident.