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20 killed in Texas church shooting in USA

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Nov 06, 2017, at 08:44 am

#ChurchShooting # TexasChurch # FirstBaptishChurch

Austin, Nov 6 (IBNS) A lone gunman killed at least 20 people at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday, said media reports.

The US media quoted Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt saying that 20 or more people were killed in the shooting.

The gunman was dead, said reports.

The shooting occurred in the First Baptist Church, which is a small county church.

The exact number of injured was not yet known.

US President Donald Trump 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."

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.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2017

Texas governor Greg Abbott‏ tweeted: "Our prayers are with all who were harmed by this evil act. Our thanks to law enforcement for their response. More details from DPS soon."

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