A sheriff said a man walked into a Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday morning and started shooting, leaving multiple people dead.
It was not immediately known how many people were killed and wounded or who carried out the attack. The Wilson County News reported that Wilson County’s sheriff, Joe Tackitt, said the shooter had been taken down.
The sheriff of neighbouring Guadalupe County, Arnold Zwicke, told CNN there was a single suspect who was killed after a brief pursuit as he tried to flee the church. It was not clear if he took his own life or was brought down by law enforcers.
President Donald Trump, who is on a five-country tour in Asia, tweeted: “May God be w/ the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The FBI & law enforcement are on the scene. I am monitoring the situation from Japan.”
Texas governor Greg Abbott said in a tweet: “Our prayers are with all who were harmed by this evil act. Our thanks to law enforcement for their response. More details from DPS (department of public safety) soon.”
The incident happened around 11.30am local time. Witnesses close to the small church reported hearing a rapid barrage of about 20 shots.
First responders converged on the church in the small town of around 400 people about 30 miles south-east of San Antonio.
Television stations KSAT and KENS reported a large police presence. A sheriff’s department dispatcher said everyone was at the scene and was unavailable to comment.
KSAT reported that two Airlife helicopters were at the scene and broadcast video of several fire and police vehicles at the church and a photograph of a helicopter that the station said was arriving to take victims to hospitals.
It was not immediately known how many people were killed and wounded or who carried out the attack. The Wilson County News reported that Wilson County’s sheriff, Joe Tackitt, said the shooter had been taken down.
The sheriff of neighbouring Guadalupe County, Arnold Zwicke, told CNN there was a single suspect who was killed after a brief pursuit as he tried to flee the church. It was not clear if he took his own life or was brought down by law enforcers.
President Donald Trump, who is on a five-country tour in Asia, tweeted: “May God be w/ the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The FBI & law enforcement are on the scene. I am monitoring the situation from Japan.”
Texas governor Greg Abbott said in a tweet: “Our prayers are with all who were harmed by this evil act. Our thanks to law enforcement for their response. More details from DPS (department of public safety) soon.”
The incident happened around 11.30am local time. Witnesses close to the small church reported hearing a rapid barrage of about 20 shots.
First responders converged on the church in the small town of around 400 people about 30 miles south-east of San Antonio.
Television stations KSAT and KENS reported a large police presence. A sheriff’s department dispatcher said everyone was at the scene and was unavailable to comment.
KSAT reported that two Airlife helicopters were at the scene and broadcast video of several fire and police vehicles at the church and a photograph of a helicopter that the station said was arriving to take victims to hospitals.
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