Rifle, handguns linked to gunman in Texas church shooting
SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas — The man who authorities say carried out the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history had a rifle and two handguns with him.
Devin Patrick Kelley opened fire during worship services at a small church in Sutherland Springs, southeast of San Antonio, killing 26 people and wounding 20 others. Investigators say based on evidence at the scene they believe Kelley, 26, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he was chased by bystanders and crashed his car.
Here is a glance at what officials have said regarding the weapons they found, other shooting evidence and the gunman’s background:
— Three guns were recovered. A Ruger AR-556 rifle was found at the church. Two handguns were recovered from Kelley’s vehicle — a Glock 9 mm and a Ruger .22-calibre. Kelley purchased all three guns, authorities said.