Church shooting leaves 26 dead

At least 26 people are dead after a gunman opened fire during Sunday service at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Around 11:20 a.m., the suspect was spotted at a Valero Gas Station across the street from the church. He was dressed in black "tactical-type gear" and wearing a ballistic vest, officials said. The suspect crossed the street in his car, got out and began firing with a Ruger AR assault-type rifle. The suspect entered the church and continued shooting. According to police the gunman was shot by an armed resident before he shot and killed himself. At least eight members of the same family were among the 26 people killed. The massacre left about 20 others wounded. The victims ranged in age from 5 to 72 years old. The gunman has been identified as 26-year-old Devin Kelley. Authorities have not said what the motive was.

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