Stunning video shows the moment an unidentified gunman open-fired at West Freeway Church in White Settlement, Texas on Sunday, December 29. The shooting left two people dead and another victim in critical condition, according to MedStar Mobile Healthcare spokeswoman Macara Trusty, according to the Associated Press.
The gunman was shot and killed by an armed security guard.
“I am grateful for the church members who acted quickly to take down the shooter and help prevent further loss of life,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement. “Cecilia and I ask all Texans to join us in praying for the White Settlement community and for all those affected by this horrible tragedy.”
The shocking video has surfaced online and can be seen below.
WARNING: Video contains graphic content
From the report:
The gunman can be seen standing to the side of the pews and firing toward other individuals who are standing. In a matter of seconds, three loud bangs can be heard. Congregants crouch down in their pews. After the third bang, the gunman slumps to the ground as congregants scream.
Between 250 and 300 people were inside the auditorium of the church at the time of the shooting.
Jack Cummings, a minister at the church, said that the gunman had attracted the attention of the church’s security team after acting suspiciously. As soon as he open-fired, they acted quickly and prevented any mass casualties.
“They saved a lot of lives today,” Mr. Cummings said, via the New York Times. “Because this thing would have been a massacre otherwise.”
Our deepest condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims and all of those who were impacted by this horrible tragedy.
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