Sunday, July 27, 2008

KNOXVILLE, TN: GUNMAN SHOOTS 7 INSIDE CHURCH

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE

The alleged shooter in the back seat of a Knox Police Department Cruiser, shortly after he is said to have opened fire on the congregation of Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church on July 27th, 2008.

Photo by Steve Drevik - The scene inside the sanctuary after the shooting.

NEW DETAILS: Seven people confirmed injured in church attack
Katie Allison Granju Updated: 7/27/2008 12:31:28 PM Posted: 7/27/2008 10:33:12 AM

12:21 pm
WBIR journalists on the scene are told that six of the seven individual transported to the hospital were victims of gunshot wounds. One of the seven transported suffered an ankle injury.
12:13 pm
Becky Thompson with UT Medical Center confirms to NBC News that seven people were transported from the church to UTMC for medical treatment.

11:44 am
Sources say church members tackled the suspect, holding him until police arrived.

KPD says the call came in at 10:18 am. The first officer arrived at 10:21 am. The suspect was taken into custody at 10:22 am. Police believe he is the lone suspect.

KPD officials says Mayor Haslam has been made aware of the event, and a press conference will be held later today.

11:38 am
More information about the church can be found at their website:
http://www.tvuuc.org/

11:29 am
Steve Drevik says the suspect isn't believed to have any connection to the church.

11:19 am
Steve Drevik, a member of the TVUU Church spoke to media outside the church building.
He says the suspect is now in custody.

Drevik says the shooting happened during a regular service, as children of the church were performing music from Annie for parishioners.

STAY TUNED FOR OFFICIAL UPDATE ON THIS SHOOTING...

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