Mass shooting in Texas 'largest ever' in the state: governor

Maafisa wa usalama wafanya uchunguzi nje ya kanisa la First Baptist, Sutherland Springs, Texas, Marekani

Maafisa wa usalama wafanya uchunguzi nje ya kanisa la First Baptist, Sutherland Springs, Texas, Marekani Source: AAP

At least 26 people have died after a lone gunman opened fire on churchgoers in southeast Texas.


The shooting took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, 65 kilometres east of San Antonio, during its 11am Sunday service.

The governor of Texas says it's the largest mass shooting in Texan history.

 


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