The investigation into the deadly South Texas church shooting that left 26 people dead is just beginning. Department of Public Safety is cautioning people it could be some time before a motive in Sunday's attack inside First Baptist Church Sutherland Springs is figured out. Governor Greg Abbott told reporters investigators from multiple agencies were working to put the pieces of a complicated puzzle. He says they're making sure the community gets the answers they deserve. The suspect, sources say is Devin Patrick Kelley, opened fire on the church during its 11 a.m. service. DPS says Kelley's shooting spree was stopped by a civilian who shot the gunman outside the church. Kelley was found dead a short time later, but it isn't known if he took his own life or was shot by police. The shooting is the worst in Texas history, surpassing a 1991 massacre in Killeen which left 24 dead.
President Trump says Americans will pull together after the mass shooting at a South Texas church that left at least 26 people dead. Speaking in Tokyo, Trump called the massacre an evil act that happened in a place of sacred worship. Trump said there are no words for the pain everyone feels and that we can't begin to imagine the suffering of those who lost loved ones. He said America will stand strong through the tears of this tragedy. At least 26 people were killed at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, which is about 40 miles southeast of San Antonio.
The daughter of the pastor of a South Texas church is among the dead after a massacre at the house of worship. In a statement, the wife of Pastor Frank Pomeroy confirmed that their 14-year-old daughter was killed, along with over two dozen others at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs. Both Pastor Pomeroy and his wife were out of town at the time of the shooting and are trying to get home right now. She thanked the community for their love and support.
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