DEVELOPING STORY: At least one person is dead and multiple others injured after a gunman opened fire inside a Texas church.
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The heinous attacked happened at the Starrville Methodist Church in Winona, Texas. The pastor was reportedly killed.
The sheriff’s department says a suspect has been apprehended.
“Our hearts are with the victims and the families of those killed or injured in this terrible tragedy,” Abbott said.
“I am grateful for the law enforcement officers who apprehended the suspect, and I ask Texans to join Cecilia and me in praying for those affected by this horrific shooting. The State of Texas is working closely with first responders and local officials to ensure that justice is served and that the Starrville community has the resources it needs during this time.”
#UPDATE: The @SmithCSO says the pastor of Starrville Methodist Church in #Winona in Smith County is dead following a Sunday morning shooting at the church. #Texas #EastTexas #TexasNews #TXNews pic.twitter.com/c6jl2Q2ct5
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