Emergency services were called to West Freeway Church of Christ, just outside of Fort Worth, TX, on Sunday in response to a shooting that took place during a service.
Two people have been reported dead after a shooter fired off a number of shots inside the church. WFAA reporter Jason Whitely and CNN have reported that a third person is in critical condition after the attack. It is currently unclear if the shooter is alive or dead.
#BREAKING: Shooting inside of West Freeway Church of Christ in Fort Worth. Video shows a man enters the sanctuary with a rifle and fired three shots. Injuries unknown. Church security (armed members) subdued him. pic.twitter.com/dVXdgXBv4F
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) December 29, 2019
#BREAKING: Two dead and one in critical condition, according to Medstar (ambulance svc) after shooting this morning inside West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas — west of Fort Worth.
— Jason Whitely (@JasonWhitely) December 29, 2019
Reports say that the situation began around 11:30 A.M. local time when churchgoers ducked under their seats after a gunman drew his weapon and shot two people in the auditorium. The gunman was then shot by another person inside the church.
UPDATE: 3:05 p.m. ET: Governor Greg Abbott has offered a sympathetic statement to the victims:
Statement on shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement: pic.twitter.com/Crrrvavvs6
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) December 29, 2019
A spokesperson for MedStar Hospital has also confirmed that the shooter is dead.
BREAKING NEWS: Officials with MedStar confirmed the shooter was among the dead.https://t.co/bySgCH7Tnp
— WTOL 11 (@WTOL11Toledo) December 29, 2019
CHURCH SHOOTING: A man opened fire during services at West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement this morning.
WHAT WE KNOW: MedStar says 2 people are dead, including the shooter. Another is in critical condition after being revived. READ MORE: https://t.co/7WSadJl4GM pic.twitter.com/oMsKsWdFDw
— FOX 4 NEWS (@FOX4) December 29, 2019
The story is developing rapidly and we shall update with new information as it becomes available.
Watch above, via CNN.
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