5-Year-Old Found by Aunt Among Pews With 4 Bullets in Body After Texas Church Shooting

5-Year-Old Found by Aunt Among Pews With 4 Bullets in Body After Texas Church Shooting
Law enforcement officials continue their investigation at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs as the sun begins to rise on Nov. 6, 2017 in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
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A badly wounded five-year-old boy was found by his aunt among dead bodies in the Texas church where a gunman killed 26 on Sunday, Nov. 5.

The boy, Ryland Ward, had four gunshot wounds to his stomach, groin, and arm, his uncle, Michael Ward, told The Dallas Morning News. The boy’s aunt Leslie Ward found him in the sanctuary among the pews after the shooting.
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
reporter
Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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