BREAKING: 2 people are dead and another person is in critical condition after a reported shooting at a church in White Settlement, Texas, NBCDFW reports.
Mike Drivdahl of the Fort Worth Fire Department told NBC News Sunday that the situation was"stabilized" and there was no active threat to the community.The Forth Worth Police Department confirmed to NBC News that they were assisting the local authorities, but could not provide further comment.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called the shooting an"evil act of violence" in a statement released Sunday afternoon. "Places of worship are meant to be sacred, and I am grateful for the church members who acted quickly to take down the shooter and help prevent further loss of life," Abbott said.White Settlement received its name in the 1800s by Native Americans after non-Indigenous families began to settle in the area,
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Texas Man Who Escaped Jail by Carving Through Brick Wall Is Back in Custody: PoliceJace Laws was brought back into custody on Friday, the Gregg County Sheriff's Office says
Read more »
2 dead in shooting at Texas church
Read more »
At least two dead in Texas church shooting - media reportsOne person died at the scene of the shooting and one en route to the hospital, the Dallas Morning News said, citing a spokeswoman for local emergency services. Authorities were rushing to the scene at White Settlement, a suburb northwest of Fort Worth, where the West Freeway Church of Christ is located
Read more »
At least 2 dead, 1 wounded in shooting at Texas churchBREAKING: 2 people are dead and another person is in critical condition after a reported shooting at a church in White Settlement, Texas, NBCDFW reports.
Read more »
Shooting at church in White Settlement, Texas, leaves three injuredThree people are in critical condition after a church shooting in Texas. Officials believe the suspect is among the injured.
Read more »