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Vigil held outside First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs

Shooting is worse mass shooting in modern Texas history

SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas – More than 100 people gathered after dark on a grassy street corner within sight of the church where the shooting occurred for a prayer vigil.

26 killed, 20 wounded in mass shooting; Gunman dead

Attendees, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, lit candles while some wept and others hugged Sunday night. They could see the church sign lit up and emergency lights flashing.

The vigil across the street from a gas station convenience store where law enforcement officials say the shooter stopped before the attack.

Mike Gonzales, who does not attend the church but lives near says: "The people of this church are wonderful people." Gonzales added, "We're coming together to pray for them and show the world that now, in the midst of darkness, there is light."

Here's everything we know about the Sutherland Springs church shooting

The shooting at First Baptist Church in Southland Springs, Texas left 26 people -- ranging in age from 5 to 72 years old -- dead and 20 wounded, authorities said.  

Devin Patrick Kelley, of New Braunfels, has been identified as the gunman.

Kelley walked into the First Baptist Church and began shooting around 11:20 a.m., before fleeing in a vehicle, Wilson County Sheriff Joe Tackitt said. Witnesses said Kelley was dressed in all black tactical gear and a ballistic vest. A Department of Public Safety official said he was carrying a Ruger ARb assault-type rifle.

“Let’s make a pact: evil will not prevail”@ksatnews #SutherlandSprings pic.twitter.com/abhy94KVNl

— Ellie Holmes (@ellierosetx) November 6, 2017


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