The massacre at the Sutherland Springs church was the deadliest in American history.
Karen Johns visits the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on July 2, 2024, which is now a memorial to the 26 people who were killed by a gunman in 2017. | Eric Gay/APSUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas — Plans to tear down a small Texas church where a gunman in 2017 killed more than two dozen worshippers drew visitors Tuesday as a last-minute push was made to stop the demolition.
But Sam Fugate II, an attorney for the families that sought the restraining order, said the church had still not been served the order as of Tuesday afternoon and expressed concern that the demolition could still proceed. The church then voted in 2021 to tear down the building, which opponents have contended was against the wishes of many surviving family members. A new church was completed for the congregation about a year and a half after the shooting.
Amber Holder, a church member who is one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, said she wanted to make sure survivors of the shooting and the victims’ families have a vote. “So many victims’ families were told: ‘You’re not allowed to vote because you’re no longer a member here,’” Holder said.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Plans to demolish Texas church where gunman opened fire in 2017 draws visitors back to sanctuaryPlans to tear down a small Texas church where a gunman in 2017 killed more than two dozen worshippers are bringing visitors back to the rural sanctuary as there's a last-minute push to stop the demolition. Leaders of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs have not publicly announced the timeline.
Read more »
Outside expert says Adams County coroner erred in 2017 restraint deathA veteran forensic pathologist said the 2017 death of a man under a pile of arresting officers was a homicide.
Read more »
LGBTQ+ officeholders nearly triple since 2017, report findsThis year's number of out elected officials is the highest since the institute began its tracking.
Read more »
Number of LGBTQ elected officials jumps nearly 200% since 2017, report findsJo Yurcaba is a reporter for NBC Out.
Read more »
Monroe HS teacher arrested, suspected of sexually assaulting student in 2017A Monroe High School teacher was arrested for having an alleged sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student in 2017.
Read more »
Under Armour to pay $434 million to settle 2017 lawsuitUnder Armour to pay $434 million to settle 2017 lawsuit
Read more »