Events tagged with "sutherland springs"

Historical Events tagged with "sutherland springs"

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Crime & Law

Sutherland Springs Church Shooting by Devin Patrick Kelley

November 5th, 2017 7 years ago

Devin Patrick Kelley opened fire at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 26 people and injuring 22 others during a Sunday service. The attack occurred shortly after 11 a.m., as the congregation gathered to worship. Kelley, heavily armed, entered the church and began shooting indiscriminately at the worshippers. His motives appeared to be personal grievances. After the shooting, he fled the scene in an SUV, leading to a pursuit by armed residents.