Mass shooting in Texas Reportedly Leaves at Least 25 Dead

Mass shooting at a church in the US state of Texas has reportedly left at least 25 dead.

The FBI was responding to the scene in Sutherland Springs in Wilson County on Sunday morning.

Children were said to be among the victims. Twenty-four others were also injured in the shooting.

Devin Keen, a constable in Wilson County, said “there were kids involved” in the shooting at the church, according to Press TV.

 The shooting was already being tapped as the biggest one at a place of worship in modern US history.

It was not immediately clear if the shooter took his own life or was killed by police while there was yet no indication of their motive.

The gunman reportedly entered the church at around 11:30 local time (17:30 GMT) to embark on the mass shooting.

Some 50 shots were heard by witnesses in quick succession as a church service was underway.

“We’re sending more officers on the streets to help secure Connally Memorial (medical center) while they’re bringing the casualties to the hospital,” Constable Keen said.

“Our prayers are with all who were harmed by this evil act. Our thanks to law enforcement for their response. More details from DPS (department of public safety) soon,” Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a tweet.

In 2015, nine people were shot to death at Emanuel AME Baptist Church in Charleston, South Carolina.

Ensuing clashes with police forces at the First Baptist Church ultimately ended in the shooter’s death in the neighboring Guadalupe County.

The shooter, who was reportedly dressed “in full gear,” appears to have acted alone.

H.M