At least 26 people died in the Texas church massacre, and the gunman was fired from the Air Force

At least 26 people died in the Texas church massacre, and the gunman was fired from the Air Force Believers in a rural church in southern Texas were indiscriminately shot and massacred while worshiping at noon on the 5th. At least 26 people...

Believers in a rural church in southern Texas were indiscriminately shot and massacred during worship at noon on the 5th. At least 26 people were killed and 24 injured. This incident is believed to be the most brutal church shooting in the history of the United States. The gunman who was shot and killed was identified as 26-year-old white man Devin Patrick Kelly. Kelley, who served as a Sunday school teacher and was discharged from the U.S. Air Force. Police are still looking for a motive for the attack, but it is believed the gunman has no ties to a terrorist organization.

President Trump, who is visiting Tokyo, Japan, said after learning that the mass shooting incident at a Texas church was an "evil act." He said he had spoken with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and stated that the state would receive "full support" from the Trump administration. Trump previously tweeted his condolences to the family. Agence France-Presse reported that Governor Albert Porter said a total of 26 people died. The shooter's motive was not immediately known. The murder occurred in Sutherland Springs, a small town about 50 kilometers southeast of San Antonio, Texas.

Agence France-Presse reported that Governor Albert Porter said that a total of 26 people died. The shooter's motive was not immediately known. The murder occurred in Suitland Springs, a small town about 50 kilometers southeast of San Antonio, Texas.

Local law enforcement officials revealed that the gunman Kelly, dressed in black, equipped with field equipment, a bullet belt and a submachine gun, walked into the First Baptist Church of Suitland Springs and opened fire; it was not until a brave man in the church stepped forward to stop the gunman while he was reloading that Kelly stopped attacking. According to reports, a resident near the church blocked Kelly, knocked the gun from his hand, and then chased him in his car.

The gunman fled in a car and was shot

Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office spokesman Murphy pointed out that Kelly, who lived in New Braunfels, a suburb of San Antonio, fled in his SUV and crashed near the state line. He was shot and died while escaping on foot in the county. However, it is still unclear whether Kelly committed suicide or was shot by a local resident.

On the evening of the 5th, the San Antonio police raided Kelly's residence with police dogs and a bomb squad. According to reports, Kelly recently uploaded a photo on Facebook that resembled an AR-15 assault rifle. According to information on social media websites, he joined the Air Force in 2009 after graduating from New Braunfels High School. He was expelled from the military in 2014 and was tried in a military court.

The police are currently investigating whether he may have joined a local militia group. Wilson County Administrator Gamez told CNN that at least 27 people died, including the gunman, and the death toll may increase. The 14-year-old daughter of the church pastor was also one of the deceased. The pastor happened to be out of town that day. The first responders at the scene came from other local churches. They rushed to the rescue after receiving text messages from family and friends that a shooting had occurred.

Texas Department of Public Safety Regional Director Martin said that Kelly was found at a Valero gas station at 11:20 a.m. that day. He was dressed in black, field equipment and a bullet belt. "He crossed the street to the church, got out of the car, started shooting at the church, then walked to the right of the church, continued to fire, then entered the church and opened fire again."

Multiple guns and explosives were found in the car

When he left the church, an unknown local resident stopped him. Martin said: "A local resident grabbed his gun and struggled with the suspect. The suspect dropped his submachine gun and fled the church. A local resident chased the suspect at the time." Martin said that law enforcement officers tracked the suspect who crashed his car near the state line and fled on foot. When the police found him, he was dead. The police found multiple firearms and suspected explosives in his car.

Martin said that 23 people were found dead inside the church, two others were found dead outside the church, and another person died of his injuries after being sent to the hospital. The injured ranged from minor injuries to extremely serious injuries, and their ages ranged from five to 72 years old. It's still unclear how many people were inside the church when Kelly fired indiscriminately, but Martin said some people escaped unharmed.