The alleged gunman police say is responsible for killing nine people in a
Charleston, South Carolina, church Wednesday night has been identified
as Dylann Roof, 21, FBI sources say.
Charleston police also identified Roof, of Lexington, South Carolina, as the suspect.
The suspect opened fire on a bible study group at the historic
predominantly black Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street, killing eight
people in an "unfathomable" act of violence. One other person was rushed
to the hospital and died. Police originally said two people were
hospitalized.
Police said the alleged gunman, whom the mayor called a "horrible
scoundrel," was inside the church attending the prayer meeting with
worshipers for almost an hour.
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