'At least 27 people killed' at a Texas church and multiple people injured - including a two-year-old child - after 26-year-old married gunman in full combat dress opens fire during the service

At least 27 people were shot dead by unidentified gunman and at least 24 others are being treated for injuries

Police said the gunman walked into the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs in Texas and opened fire

Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, who is reportedly married, has identified by local officials as the shooter

One witness told authorities that among those who were shot in the attack was a two-year-old child

The church pastor Frank Pomeroy said his 'beautiful' daughter Annabelle, 14, was killed in the shooting

Another witness said the man, who isn't from the Sutherland Springs community, was dressed 'in full gear'

The University Health System said their trauma team is caring for nine patients 'four children and five adults'

Police confirmed that the gunman is dead, but it's unclear if police took him down or if he took his own life

By Valerie Edwards For Dailymail.com
Published: 13:54 EST, 5 November 2017 | Updated: 17:51 EST, 5 November 2017


More than 20 people have been killed inside a Texas church - including a two-year-old child - after a gunman dressed in full combat gear opened fire during the morning service before cops shot him dead.

Devin Patrick Kelley has identified by local officials as the shooter who opened fire at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, where around 50 people usually attend service, according to local reports.

Kelley, 26, of New Braunfels, a suburb of San Antonio, was killed after the brief foot chase into Guadalupe County, according Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office spokesman Robert Murphy. But it's still unclear if the gunman shot himself or was taken down by authorities.

He was reportedly married and attended New Braunfels High School​.

The shooter was killed after the brief foot chase into Guadalupe County, according Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office spokesman Robert Murphy. But it's still unclear if the gunman shot himself or was taken down by authorities.

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