Two dead and one person in critical condition in a shooting at a church in Texas that was captured on service livestream
- Two people have been killed in a church shooting near Fort Worth in Texas
- One person died at the scene, while another died en route to hospital
- The service was being live-streamed at the time of the shooting
Two people are dead and one person is in critical condition following a shooting in Texas.
The shooting was reported about 10am at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, near Fort Worth.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene while another died on the way to hospital.
The service at the West Freeway Church of Christ was being live-streamed at the time of the shooting (screen grab is seen above)
The shooter is believed to be dead.
The service was being live-streamed at the time of the shooting.
According to WFAA, in the video a person can be seen standing up and pulling out either a rifle or a shotgun and seems to fire twice.
Two people are dead and one person has been injured in a shooting in Texas
Another person then shoots back. While this is happening, people ducked under church pews while others rushed towards the shooter with handguns.
A church leader then tries to calm people down, while members of the congregation scream and cry.
In a statement, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said: ‘Our hearts go out to the victims and families of those killed in the evil act of violence that occurred at the West Freeway Church of Christ.
‘Places of worship are meant to be sacred and I am grateful for the church member who acted quickly to take down the shooter and help prevent further loss of life.’