We’re still waiting to hear more details on the suspect who opened fire at a small Baptist church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Over 20 people were killed and many more injured. It’s devastating. And keep in mind: This is a tiny town of about 400 people.
Ugh.
Fox News is now reporting that this is the deadliest church shooting in almost 20 years.
Pastor Frank Pomeroy’s First Baptist Church of #SutherlandSprings is a beautiful loving family of patriotic Texans. pic.twitter.com/ROu3nYTO76
— Arthur Peacetrucker (@IndictedArthur) November 5, 2017
Like I said before, we’re waiting for more information about the suspect and the victims. So far, we’ve heard this: First Baptist Church’s pastor, Frank Pomeroy, said his 14-year-old daughter is among those dead. He was out of town, but his daughter was at the service.
The church’s pastor, Frank Pomeroy, said his 14-year-old daughter was killing in the shooting, according to ABC News.
“We have accepted a multiple number of patients from the shooting,” Megan Posey, a spokeswoman for Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville, 15 miles from church, told Fox News. She said she did not have a specific number. She said doctors were assessing the patients.
Some victims were transported to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, KSAT reported.
Helicopters and emergency personnel were seen arriving at the scene. The FBI is also on scene.
The gunman, according to Wiley, was killed roughly five miles away in Guadalupe County after being cornered by deputies.
“This is horrific for our tiny little tight-knit town,” Alena Berlanga, who lives 10 minutes outside of Sutherland Springs told The Associated Press. “Everybody’s going to be affected and everybody knows someone who’s affected.”
First Baptist Church Pastor Frank Pomeroy tells ABC his 14yr-old daughter is among the dead—Says she “was one very beautiful, special child”
— Michael Del Moro (@MikeDelMoro) November 5, 2017
Absolutely heartbreaking. There are no words.