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Jan 13, 2020, 12:40 PM
- Hero parishioner who stopped shooter receives state's highest civilian honor
  Jack Wilson took down down a gunman who killed two at a church.
  
  Jan 13, 2020, 12:40 PM
Jan 4, 2020, 1:01 PM
- Police chief in Fort Worth, Texas, tells officers to wear uniforms in church after recent attacks
  Following the stabbing at a Hanukkah party in New York and a church shooting in Texas, officers are being encouraged to wear uniforms at church services.
  
  Jan 4, 2020, 1:01 PM
Dec 31, 2019, 3:20 PM
- DHS chief was warned of dangers facing religious institutions 2 weeks before recent attacks
  The DHS chief was warned of dangers facing religious institutions before a recent church attack.
  
  Dec 31, 2019, 3:20 PM
Dec 31, 2019, 5:11 PM
- Armed parishioner says he's 'no hero,' as new details emerge about the Texas church shooter
  Two members of West Freeway Church of Christ were killed in the attack.
  
  Dec 31, 2019, 5:11 PM
Dec 29, 2019, 7:42 PM
- 3 dead including suspect in shooting at Texas church
  Two victims have died and four others were injured when a gunman opened fire inside a crowded Texas church on Sunday morning.
  
  Dec 29, 2019, 7:42 PM
Feb 4, 2019, 2:59 PM
- Texas church massacre victims can sue store where shooter bought gun, judge says
  The Nov. 2017 church massacre was the worst mass shooting in Texas history.
  
  Feb 4, 2019, 2:59 PM
Jan 11, 2018, 3:48 PM
- Firetruck brings boy shot in Texas church massacre home from hospital
  Now-6-year-old Ryland Ward was among the injured in the Nov. 5 shooting.
  
  Jan 11, 2018, 3:48 PM
Nov 28, 2017, 3:23 PM
- Air Force review finds 'several dozen' more cases like Texas church shooter
  Devin Kelley’s case was "not an isolated incident," the Air Force said.
  
  Nov 28, 2017, 3:23 PM
Nov 23, 2017, 12:50 AM
- FBI, ATF to conduct review of criminal background check system in wake of Texas church massacre
  Jeff Sessions is following up in the wake of the Sutherland Springs shooting.
  
  Nov 23, 2017, 12:50 AM
Nov 15, 2017, 5:12 PM
- Funeral held for 9 members of same family killed in Texas church shooting
  The Holcombe family included nine of the 26 killed in Sutherland Springs.
  
  Nov 15, 2017, 5:12 PM
Nov 8, 2017, 5:26 PM
- Authorities release IDs of Texas church victims
  The Sunday shooting was at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs.
  
  Nov 8, 2017, 5:26 PM
Nov 14, 2017, 3:33 AM
- Texas church shooter's ex-wife says he held a gun to her head
  She told "Inside Edition": "I never suspected he would be killing random people"
  
  Nov 14, 2017, 3:33 AM
Nov 12, 2017, 4:46 PM
- Texas church survivors and supporters hold services 1 week after mass shooting
  Hundreds joined the congregation for services.
  
  Nov 12, 2017, 4:46 PM
Nov 9, 2017, 8:32 PM
- Top DOJ official warns about Texas shooter's encrypted phone
  Rod Rosenstein said police need to access the shooter's encrypted phone.
  
  Nov 9, 2017, 8:32 PM
Nov 9, 2017, 6:25 PM
- Air Force secretary: Texas shooter's offenses should have been reported to FBI
  The secretary expects an internal review of the case to be done next week.
  
  Nov 9, 2017, 6:25 PM
Nov 9, 2017, 6:24 PM
- Man who shot and chased Texas church shooter gives emotional account to police in video
  Stephen Willeford, 55, fired some "well-placed shots" in the gunman's direction.
  
  Nov 9, 2017, 6:24 PM
Nov 9, 2017, 1:45 PM
- Pastor hopes to demolish Texas church to build memorial garden for shooting victims
  Pastor Frank Pomeroy's daughter Annabelle was killed in the shooting.
  
  Nov 9, 2017, 1:45 PM
Nov 9, 2017, 5:25 AM
- Apple says it reached out to FBI to assist with Texas shooter's phone
  Apple said it "immediately" tried to help the FBI when it heard about the phone.
  
  Nov 9, 2017, 5:25 AM
Nov 9, 2017, 2:29 AM
- Texas shooting suspect's father: 'We are grieving. Our family is grieving'
  "We we are grieving. Our family is grieving," Michael Kelley told ABC News.
  
  Nov 9, 2017, 2:29 AM
Nov 8, 2017, 5:36 PM
- Doctors tell their stories about the effects of mass shootings
  The trauma of mass shooting on hospitals and doctors is significant.
  
  Nov 8, 2017, 5:36 PM
Nov 8, 2017, 4:34 PM
- 'Please continue to pray for us': Husband who lost pregnant wife, unborn baby in Texas shooting says couple already had name picked out
  John Holcombe and his wife already had a name picked for their unborn baby.
  
  Nov 8, 2017, 4:34 PM
Nov 8, 2017, 12:59 PM
- Texas church shooting: The heart-sinking moment EMT who lost family in massacre realized she was on the way there
  On her way to the scene, "my heart immediately sank,” Torie McCallum told KSAT.
  
  Nov 8, 2017, 12:59 PM
Nov 8, 2017, 4:59 PM
- Devin Kelley's history shows series of violent incidents before Texas church shooting
  He had a number of potential red flags before the deadly shooting.
  
  Nov 8, 2017, 4:59 PM
Nov 8, 2017, 1:38 PM
- Donors raise over $1M for Texas church shooting victims in just 2 days
  Over a dozen campaigns set up on the crowdfunding website GoFundMe have raised more than $1 million for the victims of Sunday's mass shooting at a rural Texas church.
  
  Nov 8, 2017, 1:38 PM
Nov 8, 2017, 3:50 PM
- Video shows Texas gunman methodically executed churchgoers, source says
  The Sunday attack took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs.
  
  Nov 8, 2017, 3:50 PM
Nov 8, 2017, 1:21 PM
- Mom of slain 16-year-old: 'I wish I wouldn't have taken her to church that morning'
  Haley Krueger, 16, was among those gunned down in a Texas church Sunday.
  
  Nov 8, 2017, 1:21 PM
Nov 7, 2017, 6:27 PM
- Texas shooting suspect escaped from mental health hospital in 2012, attempted 'to carry out death threats': Police report
  The suspected gunman, Devin Kelley, died after the attack.
  
  Nov 7, 2017, 6:27 PM
Nov 7, 2017, 1:56 PM
- 'Heroes' hug during prayer vigil to mourn Texas church victims
  They met for the first time as strangers and reunited as heroes.
  
  Nov 7, 2017, 1:56 PM
Nov 7, 2017, 4:40 AM
- Trump says extreme vetting for Texas shooter would have made 'no difference'
  President Trump says gun laws would have made 'no difference' in the Texas church shooting.
  
  Nov 7, 2017, 4:40 AM
Nov 6, 2017, 5:06 PM
- Hero who fired at and chased Texas shooter speaks out: 'He saw me, and I saw him'
  A former NRA instructor who lived near the church chased down the suspect.
  
  Nov 6, 2017, 5:06 PM
Nov 6, 2017, 11:03 PM
- 'Mama, where are you?': Texas church shooting survivor recounts horror of deadly rampage
  Rosanne Solis described the terror she felt hiding under a bench.
  
  Nov 6, 2017, 11:03 PM
Nov 6, 2017, 6:58 PM
- Air Force didn't share info that would have blocked Texas shooter from gun buys
  He was convicted in 2012 on two charges of assault and aggravated assault.
  
  Nov 6, 2017, 6:58 PM
Nov 6, 2017, 7:28 PM
- Texas church shooter 'was there to kill everybody,' source says
  Twenty-six people were killed and the alleged shooter, 26, is also dead.
  
  Nov 6, 2017, 7:28 PM
Nov 6, 2017, 6:47 PM
- Texas church shooting suspect’s history of abuse before the massacre
  Devin Kelley abused humans and animals, according to documents.
  
  Nov 6, 2017, 6:47 PM
Nov 6, 2017, 3:54 PM
- Pence to visit shooting victims, first responders in Texas Wednesday
  The vice president's visit will come as President Trump travels in Asia.
  
  Nov 6, 2017, 3:54 PM
Nov 6, 2017, 5:32 AM
- 'No way' for Texas church shooting victims to escape: Sheriff
  The sheriff said the parishioners had little cover and no room to run.
  
  Nov 6, 2017, 5:32 AM
Nov 5, 2017, 10:25 PM
- Texas church shooting suspect was court-martialed for assault on spouse and child
  The suspect is from New Braunfels, Texas.
  
  Nov 5, 2017, 10:25 PM
Nov 6, 2017, 5:20 AM
- Trump says Texas church mass shooting not a 'guns situation,' blames mental health
  The president called the assailant a "very deranged individual."
  
  Nov 6, 2017, 5:20 AM
Nov 5, 2017, 11:13 PM
- Texas church shooting: Small town makes big show of unity in face of deadly attack
  There were 26 fatalities and at least 20 others injured.
  
  Nov 5, 2017, 11:13 PM
Nov 6, 2017, 8:19 AM
- Texas massacre bystander sprang into action after shooting, chasing suspect at 95 mph
  Johnnie Langendorff chased the suspect until the suspect's car crashed.
  
  Nov 6, 2017, 8:19 AM

Texas Church Shooting Follow the latest Texas Church Shooting news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.

Hero parishioner who stopped shooter receives state's highest civilian honor Jack Wilson took down down a gunman who killed two at a church. Jan 13, 2020, 12:40 PM

Police chief in Fort Worth, Texas, tells officers to wear uniforms in church after recent attacks Following the stabbing at a Hanukkah party in New York and a church shooting in Texas, officers are being encouraged to wear uniforms at church services. Jan 4, 2020, 1:01 PM

DHS chief was warned of dangers facing religious institutions 2 weeks before recent attacks The DHS chief was warned of dangers facing religious institutions before a recent church attack. Dec 31, 2019, 3:20 PM

Armed parishioner says he's 'no hero,' as new details emerge about the Texas church shooter Two members of West Freeway Church of Christ were killed in the attack. Dec 31, 2019, 5:11 PM

3 dead including suspect in shooting at Texas church Two victims have died and four others were injured when a gunman opened fire inside a crowded Texas church on Sunday morning. Dec 29, 2019, 7:42 PM

Texas church massacre victims can sue store where shooter bought gun, judge says The Nov. 2017 church massacre was the worst mass shooting in Texas history. Feb 4, 2019, 2:59 PM

Firetruck brings boy shot in Texas church massacre home from hospital Now-6-year-old Ryland Ward was among the injured in the Nov. 5 shooting. Jan 11, 2018, 3:48 PM

Air Force review finds 'several dozen' more cases like Texas church shooter Devin Kelley’s case was "not an isolated incident," the Air Force said. Nov 28, 2017, 3:23 PM

FBI, ATF to conduct review of criminal background check system in wake of Texas church massacre Jeff Sessions is following up in the wake of the Sutherland Springs shooting. Nov 23, 2017, 12:50 AM

Funeral held for 9 members of same family killed in Texas church shooting The Holcombe family included nine of the 26 killed in Sutherland Springs. Nov 15, 2017, 5:12 PM

Authorities release IDs of Texas church victims The Sunday shooting was at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs. Nov 8, 2017, 5:26 PM

Texas church shooter's ex-wife says he held a gun to her head She told "Inside Edition": "I never suspected he would be killing random people" Nov 14, 2017, 3:33 AM

Texas church survivors and supporters hold services 1 week after mass shooting Hundreds joined the congregation for services. Nov 12, 2017, 4:46 PM

Top DOJ official warns about Texas shooter's encrypted phone Rod Rosenstein said police need to access the shooter's encrypted phone. Nov 9, 2017, 8:32 PM

Air Force secretary: Texas shooter's offenses should have been reported to FBI The secretary expects an internal review of the case to be done next week. Nov 9, 2017, 6:25 PM

Man who shot and chased Texas church shooter gives emotional account to police in video Stephen Willeford, 55, fired some "well-placed shots" in the gunman's direction. Nov 9, 2017, 6:24 PM

Pastor hopes to demolish Texas church to build memorial garden for shooting victims Pastor Frank Pomeroy's daughter Annabelle was killed in the shooting. Nov 9, 2017, 1:45 PM

Apple says it reached out to FBI to assist with Texas shooter's phone Apple said it "immediately" tried to help the FBI when it heard about the phone. Nov 9, 2017, 5:25 AM

Texas shooting suspect's father: 'We are grieving. Our family is grieving' "We we are grieving. Our family is grieving," Michael Kelley told ABC News. Nov 9, 2017, 2:29 AM

Doctors tell their stories about the effects of mass shootings The trauma of mass shooting on hospitals and doctors is significant. Nov 8, 2017, 5:36 PM

'Please continue to pray for us': Husband who lost pregnant wife, unborn baby in Texas shooting says couple already had name picked out John Holcombe and his wife already had a name picked for their unborn baby. Nov 8, 2017, 4:34 PM

Texas church shooting: The heart-sinking moment EMT who lost family in massacre realized she was on the way there On her way to the scene, "my heart immediately sank,” Torie McCallum told KSAT. Nov 8, 2017, 12:59 PM

Devin Kelley's history shows series of violent incidents before Texas church shooting He had a number of potential red flags before the deadly shooting. Nov 8, 2017, 4:59 PM

Donors raise over $1M for Texas church shooting victims in just 2 days Over a dozen campaigns set up on the crowdfunding website GoFundMe have raised more than $1 million for the victims of Sunday's mass shooting at a rural Texas church. Nov 8, 2017, 1:38 PM

Video shows Texas gunman methodically executed churchgoers, source says The Sunday attack took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs. Nov 8, 2017, 3:50 PM

Mom of slain 16-year-old: 'I wish I wouldn't have taken her to church that morning' Haley Krueger, 16, was among those gunned down in a Texas church Sunday. Nov 8, 2017, 1:21 PM

Texas shooting suspect escaped from mental health hospital in 2012, attempted 'to carry out death threats': Police report The suspected gunman, Devin Kelley, died after the attack. Nov 7, 2017, 6:27 PM

'Heroes' hug during prayer vigil to mourn Texas church victims They met for the first time as strangers and reunited as heroes. Nov 7, 2017, 1:56 PM

Trump says extreme vetting for Texas shooter would have made 'no difference' President Trump says gun laws would have made 'no difference' in the Texas church shooting. Nov 7, 2017, 4:40 AM

Hero who fired at and chased Texas shooter speaks out: 'He saw me, and I saw him' A former NRA instructor who lived near the church chased down the suspect. Nov 6, 2017, 5:06 PM

'Mama, where are you?': Texas church shooting survivor recounts horror of deadly rampage Rosanne Solis described the terror she felt hiding under a bench. Nov 6, 2017, 11:03 PM

Air Force didn't share info that would have blocked Texas shooter from gun buys He was convicted in 2012 on two charges of assault and aggravated assault. Nov 6, 2017, 6:58 PM

Texas church shooter 'was there to kill everybody,' source says Twenty-six people were killed and the alleged shooter, 26, is also dead. Nov 6, 2017, 7:28 PM

Texas church shooting suspect’s history of abuse before the massacre Devin Kelley abused humans and animals, according to documents. Nov 6, 2017, 6:47 PM

Pence to visit shooting victims, first responders in Texas Wednesday The vice president's visit will come as President Trump travels in Asia. Nov 6, 2017, 3:54 PM

'No way' for Texas church shooting victims to escape: Sheriff The sheriff said the parishioners had little cover and no room to run. Nov 6, 2017, 5:32 AM

Texas church shooting suspect was court-martialed for assault on spouse and child The suspect is from New Braunfels, Texas. Nov 5, 2017, 10:25 PM

Trump says Texas church mass shooting not a 'guns situation,' blames mental health The president called the assailant a "very deranged individual." Nov 6, 2017, 5:20 AM

Texas church shooting: Small town makes big show of unity in face of deadly attack There were 26 fatalities and at least 20 others injured. Nov 5, 2017, 11:13 PM

Texas massacre bystander sprang into action after shooting, chasing suspect at 95 mph Johnnie Langendorff chased the suspect until the suspect's car crashed. Nov 6, 2017, 8:19 AM

Recent Topics

Hero parishioner who stopped shooter receives state's highest civilian honor
Jack Wilson took down down a gunman who killed two at a church.

Jan 13, 2020, 12:40 PM

Police chief in Fort Worth, Texas, tells officers to wear uniforms in church after recent attacks
Following the stabbing at a Hanukkah party in New York and a church shooting in Texas, officers are being encouraged to wear uniforms at church services.

Jan 4, 2020, 1:01 PM

DHS chief was warned of dangers facing religious institutions 2 weeks before recent attacks
The DHS chief was warned of dangers facing religious institutions before a recent church attack.

Dec 31, 2019, 3:20 PM

Armed parishioner says he's 'no hero,' as new details emerge about the Texas church shooter
Two members of West Freeway Church of Christ were killed in the attack.

Dec 31, 2019, 5:11 PM

3 dead including suspect in shooting at Texas church
Two victims have died and four others were injured when a gunman opened fire inside a crowded Texas church on Sunday morning.

Dec 29, 2019, 7:42 PM

Texas church massacre victims can sue store where shooter bought gun, judge says
The Nov. 2017 church massacre was the worst mass shooting in Texas history.

Feb 4, 2019, 2:59 PM

Firetruck brings boy shot in Texas church massacre home from hospital
Now-6-year-old Ryland Ward was among the injured in the Nov. 5 shooting.

Jan 11, 2018, 3:48 PM

Air Force review finds 'several dozen' more cases like Texas church shooter
Devin Kelley’s case was "not an isolated incident," the Air Force said.

Nov 28, 2017, 3:23 PM

FBI, ATF to conduct review of criminal background check system in wake of Texas church massacre
Jeff Sessions is following up in the wake of the Sutherland Springs shooting.

Nov 23, 2017, 12:50 AM

Funeral held for 9 members of same family killed in Texas church shooting
The Holcombe family included nine of the 26 killed in Sutherland Springs.

Nov 15, 2017, 5:12 PM

Authorities release IDs of Texas church victims
The Sunday shooting was at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs.

Nov 8, 2017, 5:26 PM

Texas church shooter's ex-wife says he held a gun to her head
She told "Inside Edition": "I never suspected he would be killing random people"

Nov 14, 2017, 3:33 AM

Texas church survivors and supporters hold services 1 week after mass shooting
Hundreds joined the congregation for services.

Nov 12, 2017, 4:46 PM

Top DOJ official warns about Texas shooter's encrypted phone
Rod Rosenstein said police need to access the shooter's encrypted phone.

Nov 9, 2017, 8:32 PM

Air Force secretary: Texas shooter's offenses should have been reported to FBI
The secretary expects an internal review of the case to be done next week.

Nov 9, 2017, 6:25 PM

Man who shot and chased Texas church shooter gives emotional account to police in video
Stephen Willeford, 55, fired some "well-placed shots" in the gunman's direction.

Nov 9, 2017, 6:24 PM

Pastor hopes to demolish Texas church to build memorial garden for shooting victims
Pastor Frank Pomeroy's daughter Annabelle was killed in the shooting.

Nov 9, 2017, 1:45 PM

Apple says it reached out to FBI to assist with Texas shooter's phone
Apple said it "immediately" tried to help the FBI when it heard about the phone.

Nov 9, 2017, 5:25 AM

Texas shooting suspect's father: 'We are grieving. Our family is grieving'
"We we are grieving. Our family is grieving," Michael Kelley told ABC News.

Nov 9, 2017, 2:29 AM

Doctors tell their stories about the effects of mass shootings
The trauma of mass shooting on hospitals and doctors is significant.

Nov 8, 2017, 5:36 PM

'Please continue to pray for us': Husband who lost pregnant wife, unborn baby in Texas shooting says couple already had name picked out
John Holcombe and his wife already had a name picked for their unborn baby.

Nov 8, 2017, 4:34 PM

Texas church shooting: The heart-sinking moment EMT who lost family in massacre realized she was on the way there
On her way to the scene, "my heart immediately sank,” Torie McCallum told KSAT.

Nov 8, 2017, 12:59 PM

Devin Kelley's history shows series of violent incidents before Texas church shooting
He had a number of potential red flags before the deadly shooting.

Nov 8, 2017, 4:59 PM

Donors raise over $1M for Texas church shooting victims in just 2 days
Over a dozen campaigns set up on the crowdfunding website GoFundMe have raised more than $1 million for the victims of Sunday's mass shooting at a rural Texas church.

Nov 8, 2017, 1:38 PM

Video shows Texas gunman methodically executed churchgoers, source says
The Sunday attack took place at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs.

Nov 8, 2017, 3:50 PM

Mom of slain 16-year-old: 'I wish I wouldn't have taken her to church that morning'
Haley Krueger, 16, was among those gunned down in a Texas church Sunday.

Nov 8, 2017, 1:21 PM

Texas shooting suspect escaped from mental health hospital in 2012, attempted 'to carry out death threats': Police report
The suspected gunman, Devin Kelley, died after the attack.

Nov 7, 2017, 6:27 PM

'Heroes' hug during prayer vigil to mourn Texas church victims
They met for the first time as strangers and reunited as heroes.

Nov 7, 2017, 1:56 PM

Trump says extreme vetting for Texas shooter would have made 'no difference'
President Trump says gun laws would have made 'no difference' in the Texas church shooting.

Nov 7, 2017, 4:40 AM

Hero who fired at and chased Texas shooter speaks out: 'He saw me, and I saw him'
A former NRA instructor who lived near the church chased down the suspect.

Nov 6, 2017, 5:06 PM

'Mama, where are you?': Texas church shooting survivor recounts horror of deadly rampage
Rosanne Solis described the terror she felt hiding under a bench.

Nov 6, 2017, 11:03 PM

Air Force didn't share info that would have blocked Texas shooter from gun buys
He was convicted in 2012 on two charges of assault and aggravated assault.

Nov 6, 2017, 6:58 PM

Texas church shooter 'was there to kill everybody,' source says
Twenty-six people were killed and the alleged shooter, 26, is also dead.

Nov 6, 2017, 7:28 PM

Texas church shooting suspect’s history of abuse before the massacre
Devin Kelley abused humans and animals, according to documents.

Nov 6, 2017, 6:47 PM

Pence to visit shooting victims, first responders in Texas Wednesday
The vice president's visit will come as President Trump travels in Asia.

Nov 6, 2017, 3:54 PM

'No way' for Texas church shooting victims to escape: Sheriff
The sheriff said the parishioners had little cover and no room to run.

Nov 6, 2017, 5:32 AM

Texas church shooting suspect was court-martialed for assault on spouse and child
The suspect is from New Braunfels, Texas.

Nov 5, 2017, 10:25 PM

Trump says Texas church mass shooting not a 'guns situation,' blames mental health
The president called the assailant a "very deranged individual."

Nov 6, 2017, 5:20 AM

Texas church shooting: Small town makes big show of unity in face of deadly attack
There were 26 fatalities and at least 20 others injured.

Nov 5, 2017, 11:13 PM

Texas massacre bystander sprang into action after shooting, chasing suspect at 95 mph
Johnnie Langendorff chased the suspect until the suspect's car crashed.

Nov 6, 2017, 8:19 AM