SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas — The gunman who opened fire in a small Texas church, killing 26 people during Sunday services, had sent threatening text messages to his mother-in-law before the attack, which appeared to stem from a domestic situation, authorities said Monday. Investigators have concluded that the massacre was not racially or religiously motivated, Texas Department of Public Safety Regional Director Freeman Martin said. The gunman, dressed in black tactical gear, fired an assault rifle as he walked down the centre aisle during worship services. The gunman also carried a handgun, but authorities he did not know if it was fired. Greg Abbott called Sunday’s attack the worst mass shooting in Texas history.

Source: National Post November 06, 2017 19:18 UTC