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UPDATE:

Today has reported that the suspected shooter in the Texas church massacre has been identified as 26-year-old Devin Kelley. It is believed that he was a bible studies teacher from a town close to Sutherland Springs.

It has been confirmed that a pregnant woman and a two-year-old child are among the victims of the attack.

The gunman is reported to have entered a Sunday morning service at the First Baptist Church in full combat gear. He opened fire at the church, killing 26 people and injuring up to 30 more. 

Kelley is reported to have been shot dead by police.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Breaking news this Monday with reports coming in that a gunman has taken fire in a Texas church. 

According to news.com.au, sources state the attack occurred just before 12pm local time – it is believed there were about 50 people at the service. 

The gunman opened fire at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, killing at least 26 people and over a dozen more have been injured in the attack, the BBC reports. 

According to local news sources, one of the youngest victims was just two years old. Emergency crews are said to be rushing those wounded to hospital via helicopter.  

Police have reported that the gunman is now dead.  

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