Latest: Masked gunman kills woman, injures seven others including self in US church shooting
One person has died and eight others, including the shooter, have been injured in a church shooting in Tennessee, USA.
It is reported that the gunman shot a woman dead in the parking lot of the church before entering the building.
It is further reported that the gunman, aged in his mid-20s and wearing a ski mask, shot three men and three women inside the church.
He was confronted by a man who was violently pistol whipped, according to police.
The injured man went to his own car to retrieve a pistol before re-entering the church when the shooter then shot himself, according to several local sources.
All victims, including the shooter, were rushed to hospital.
According to reports, the identity of the shooter is known to police but his name has not been released.
Megan Barry, the Mayor of Metropoliton Nashville and Davidson County, said her "heart aches for the family and friends of the deceased as well as for the wounded victims and loved ones."
The shooting today at Burnette Chapel Church of Christ is a terrible tragedy for our city. Full statement: https://t.co/vk6DOxuMPc pic.twitter.com/x3UsUPDmA9
— Megan Barry for Congress (TN-7) (@MeganCBarry) September 24, 2017
Police have confirmed the death of one woman in a mass casualty shooting in a church in Tennessee, America.
According to police, the woman was found dead in the parking lot while six others were shot.
The gunman was also injured.
Gunman opens fire at Church of Christ Burnette Chapel on Pin Hook Road. 1 woman dead in parking lot...6 other innocents shot... pic.twitter.com/yuwjfGPjXs
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) September 24, 2017
Eight people, including the shooter, were injured in an American church shooting, according to Nashville Fire Department.
Those not injured in the "mass casualty situation" and are now in a safe location, while the area has been closed for investigation.
All of the wounded except for one are more than 60-years-old, according to officials.
Medical personnel are treating 8 wounded church goers shot at Burnett’s Chapel Church of Christ. Shooter among wounded.
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) September 24, 2017
According to police, one victim was "pistol whipped".
Gunman wounded and at hospital. 1 other victim pistol whipped and at hospital.
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) September 24, 2017
At least six people are reported to have been injured in a church shooting in Antioch, Tennessee, according to local reports.
It is reported that police are at the scene of the shooting in Burnette Chapel Church of Christ.
Tennessean.com are reporting that police received calls describing multiple shots fired at around 11.15am local time.
The same website claimed Joseph Pleasant, a spokesman for Nashville Fire Department, said six to eight people were injured and are being transported to a local medical centre.
The severity of the injuries is not known.
