The 14-year-old daughter of a Texas church’s pastor and more than two dozen people were shot and killed on Sunday during service.
At least 27 people died in the attack and more than 24 were wounded, local media outlets have reported, citing unnamed officials.
Other victims in the shooting are close friends of his, he said.
She added, “Neither of us have made it back into town yet to personally see the devastation. I am at the Charlotte airport trying to get home as soon as I can.”
The suspect’s identity wasn’t disclosed to the media. And any possible motive was not disclosed by officials. And the exact number of deaths and injuries have yet to be disclosed.
A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that at least 20 people were shot. A local official told CNN that 27 people are feared dead.
Witnesses described the scene.
“We heard several shots and we all started running inside the store,” an unnamed woman told ABC.
“It lasted about 15 seconds,“ she added. ”I yelled, ‘Get down! Get inside!’ and we all went into hiding.”
On Twitter, President Donald Trump said he’s monitoring the situation.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responded, saying in a statement: “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. I want to thank law enforcement for their response and ask that all Texans pray for the Sutherland Springs community during this time of mourning and loss.”