<p>At least 26 people were killed and 20 injured when a man entered a Texas church and opened fired on the assembly. The First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, about 30 miles south of San Antonia is a small community of about 1000. ;</p>
<p>Police and FBI investigators have said the victims range in age from 5 to 72 years old. The injured have been hospitalized with wounds ranging from minor to severe. ;</p>
<p>The media has identified the shooter as 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelly, who resided New Braunfels, Texas near San Antonio, and had no known connection to the community. ;</p>
<p>The incident began at about 11:20 am, he entered the church dressed in black tactical gear and a bulletproof vest. At one point Kelley was engaged and chase by a local resident with his own weapon, and apparently fled. ; He was found dead about five miles away but it is unclear at this time whether he killed himself, shot by the local resident or shot by authorities.</p>
<p>The shooting has been said to be the worst church shooting in American history and according to Governor Abbott, this is the worst shooting in Texas history.</p>
<p>Gov. Abbott said in a statement that &#8220;While the details of this horrific act are still under investigation, Cecilia and I want to send our sincerest thoughts and prayers to all those who have been affected by this evil act.&#8221;</p>
<p>President Trump tweeted, &#8220;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.&#8221;</p>
<p>A local Air Force base confirmed that Kelley had been assigned there from 2010 to 2014. ; In 2012, he was court martialed for assaulting his wife and child. He was dishonorably discharged for &#8220;bad conduct&#8221; and confined for 12 months.</p>
<p><strong>Editor&#8217;s note:</strong> Our deepest condolences to this community who lost a substantial part of their soul in this attack.</p>
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