Texas shooting update: At least 20 people die after gunman opens fire inside Baptist church in Texas – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Texas shooting update: At least 20 people die after gunman opens fire inside Baptist church in Texas




At least 24 people have been confirmed dead after a lone gunman opened fire inside a Baptist church in the small town of Sutherland Springs, just outside San Antonio, Texas.

Local authorities have said that the gunman entered the church as Sunday service was being held and sprayed the congregation with gunfire.

The assailant then attempted to flee, but was intercepted and shot dead by police.

This is the latest in a series of mass shooting incidents in the United States in recent times.

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