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there has been a shooting at a store church in downtown charleston. multiple people have been shot. still no official confirmation on fatalities, although the local newspaper there reporting that the mayor has confirmed that some or at least one person has died. let's go back to the news conference being held by local community members. actually -- >> they fired this person. we are trying to find out who did this. this isn't time to be divisive. this is a time for us to come together, and we hope we can stay together. we don't want this to erupt and charleston becomes something else, but we need answers. >> charlson become something else. >> something like a ferguson. >> the situation like officer scott, the tragedy of a man being gunned down by the police here this is not really a good night that charleston is being seen in. >> no, it's not. i hate it, because i love my city. walter scott, it's kind of hard to do the comparison. this was -- we don't know if it was a lone man, organization. it was just evil. just evil. >> people are scared to talk about the real issues, which is rac
there has been a shooting at a store church in downtown charleston. multiple people have been shot. still no official confirmation on fatalities, although the local newspaper there reporting that the mayor has confirmed that some or at least one person has died. let's go back to the news conference being held by local community members. actually -- >> they fired this person. we are trying to find out who did this. this isn't time to be divisive. this is a time for us to come together, and...
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you can't really tell, because of the traffic here in downtown charleston, but the memorial, the makeshift memorial that's in front of the emanuel ame continues to grow. we've seen a lot of folks stopping by and placing flowers in front of the church there. another vigil is set for tonight, a worship service that has been hosted by the city of charleston. that's going to be happening at 6:00 this evening. jose? >> you know just -- i was struck by your comments from heartbreak to healing. such a difficult thing to do. so much pain. i was so moved, craig, and i know you're from that state. i was so moved by the three children of one of the victims who talked about their mom and said they have forgiven the
you can't really tell, because of the traffic here in downtown charleston, but the memorial, the makeshift memorial that's in front of the emanuel ame continues to grow. we've seen a lot of folks stopping by and placing flowers in front of the church there. another vigil is set for tonight, a worship service that has been hosted by the city of charleston. that's going to be happening at 6:00 this evening. jose? >> you know just -- i was struck by your comments from heartbreak to healing....
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we have set up a family assistance center in downtown charleston. have members of the charleston police department and advocacy unit, as well as the fbi victims assistant unit as well. i just want to say this, in the time that this call came in. we had resources coming in from all over the east coast. we have more resources coming in this morning from the fbi and other federal agencies. state law-enforcement divisions. we have a significant number of resources, and investigative agents. we are not leaving anything, any stone unturned. this tragedy, that we are adjusting right now, is undescribable. no one in this community will ever forget this night. as a result of that, and because of the pain and because of the hurt that this individual has caused this community, this entire community. the law enforcement agencies working on this are committed and we will catch this individual. the important thing for you and the media is to help us catch this individual. we have the ability to get this picture, and get this car out in two places quickly. the bro
we have set up a family assistance center in downtown charleston. have members of the charleston police department and advocacy unit, as well as the fbi victims assistant unit as well. i just want to say this, in the time that this call came in. we had resources coming in from all over the east coast. we have more resources coming in this morning from the fbi and other federal agencies. state law-enforcement divisions. we have a significant number of resources, and investigative agents. we are...
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we are looking at live images from downtown charleston. we see a bit of police presence and some of the road closed off. but considering this suspect who has already killed nine people is still on the loose do you get any sense that the police know which way he went let alone where he is? >> no specifics. they just said that he is dangerous and that's all we know in terms of his stance of his mission right now. so we are trying to get those answers. there is anxiety in the community. there is a couple of bars that closed down earlier in the night after they heard what happened. so people are feeling a little bit more scared than usual. i talked to a couple of taxi drivers who said they always feel safe in this neighborhood. but tonight they are feeling a little bit more scared. but they said they are not running away afraid. >> this is a place that attracts tourists from all over the u.s. and the region. and the church has been an institution there for a long time. understandable why this has been met with shock and anger and the police ch
we are looking at live images from downtown charleston. we see a bit of police presence and some of the road closed off. but considering this suspect who has already killed nine people is still on the loose do you get any sense that the police know which way he went let alone where he is? >> no specifics. they just said that he is dangerous and that's all we know in terms of his stance of his mission right now. so we are trying to get those answers. there is anxiety in the community....
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the victims were attending a prayer meeting at emanuel ame in downtown charleston. he pastor ever the church south carolina state senator clementa pinckney is among those killed. >> the manhunt continues for the shooter still believed to be on the loose. the charleston police chief calling the attack a hate crime. the shooter is believed to be between 21 and 25 years old. police are still not sure of the make and model of the vehicle the suspect was in. >> reporter: i'm nikki burdine live in fairfax county at the courthouse. today is expected to be an emotional day inside the courtroom where the victim in jesse matthew's alleged sexual assault case will be going to the stand and giving her victim impact statement. this is stemming from a crime in 2005 in fairfax city where matthew is charged with sexual assault, abduction and attempted capital murder. delia? >> reporter: today the vatican will release the pope's long awaited encyclical or teaching letter on climate change. the pope who will visit the basilica here in september says climate change is real, caused by h
the victims were attending a prayer meeting at emanuel ame in downtown charleston. he pastor ever the church south carolina state senator clementa pinckney is among those killed. >> the manhunt continues for the shooter still believed to be on the loose. the charleston police chief calling the attack a hate crime. the shooter is believed to be between 21 and 25 years old. police are still not sure of the make and model of the vehicle the suspect was in. >> reporter: i'm nikki...
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around 9:00 police were called to the church in downtown charleston. what they found inside was devastating. eight dead two more rushed to the hospital. one of them has also died. among the dead is pastor state senator clementa pinckney. there was points during the night where there were reports an explosive device. police rushed people out of the area before giving the all clear. a planned visit by jeb bush in charleston today has been canceled canceled. joining us now dave wagner. what can you tell us about the suspect? >> reporter: we can tell you at this point it's a fairly general description in some respects. it's a 21-year-old white male they're saying wearing timber
around 9:00 police were called to the church in downtown charleston. what they found inside was devastating. eight dead two more rushed to the hospital. one of them has also died. among the dead is pastor state senator clementa pinckney. there was points during the night where there were reports an explosive device. police rushed people out of the area before giving the all clear. a planned visit by jeb bush in charleston today has been canceled canceled. joining us now dave wagner. what can...
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we have set up a family assistance center at the embassy streets in downtown charleston. we have members of the charleston police department victim advocacy unit and the fbi victim assistance unit as well. i want to say this - from the time the call came in we had resources coming from all over the east coast. we have more resources coming in this morning from the fbi and other federal agencies. state law enforcement committed a number of resources - both the crime scene, investigative agents, and we are not leaving anything, any stone unturned. this tragedy that we are addressing right now is undescribable. no one in this community will ever for get this night. and as a result of that and because of the pain and because of the hurt that this individual has caused this community, the entire community, the law enforcement agencies that are working on this are committed and we will catch this individual. the important thing for you as the media is to help us catch this executived outline. you have -- individual. you have the ability to get the picture and car out to places q
we have set up a family assistance center at the embassy streets in downtown charleston. we have members of the charleston police department victim advocacy unit and the fbi victim assistance unit as well. i want to say this - from the time the call came in we had resources coming from all over the east coast. we have more resources coming in this morning from the fbi and other federal agencies. state law enforcement committed a number of resources - both the crime scene, investigative agents,...
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it's an historic african-american church located in downtown charleston. the victims were attending a prayer meeting last night. another victim is hospitalized. brian web has our report. >> reporter: people gathered together in prayer in charleston overnight as authorities searched for a man who police say shot and killed at least nine people at a bible study hours before. >> this is the most unspeakable and heartbreaking tragedy. >> reporter: the shooting happened at the emmanuel ame church in downtown charleston wednesday night, one of the oldest black churches in the nation. the police chief described the attack as a hate crime and says the fbi will be part of the investigation. >> it is unfathomable that somebody in today's society would walk into a church when people are having a prayer meeting and take their lives. >> reporter: the sus sp ektpect is described as a slebder 21-year-old male with sandy blond hair wearing jeans. it was complicated by a bomb threat. the threat has been called off. >> these people were in church in church and they violated
it's an historic african-american church located in downtown charleston. the victims were attending a prayer meeting last night. another victim is hospitalized. brian web has our report. >> reporter: people gathered together in prayer in charleston overnight as authorities searched for a man who police say shot and killed at least nine people at a bible study hours before. >> this is the most unspeakable and heartbreaking tragedy. >> reporter: the shooting happened at the...
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it's right in downtown charleston, near the historic district and right across from a major hotel. take a look. police, s.w.a.t. teams, they are all over the area, closing off several streets around the church. we have seen helicopters flying overhead. we have also seen a lot of ambulances just outside the church as well as victims being taken away on stretchers. now police said they were man about 21 years old. he was wearing a gray sweatshirt and boots. and one of the reporters at our sister station down there in charleston has just reported that a man fitting that description was taken into custody at a gas station not far from the church. again, we're monitoring this situation. a lot is changing. we'll update you in just a few minutes. >> okay, chris. >>> some new video also coming in tonight of a shooting in southeast d.c. this is off 33rd and d street not far from minnesota avenue. police found a man shot. he was unconscious but breathing. right now there is no description of a suspect. and that's the problem for d.c. police. today for the third time in less than a month, chi
it's right in downtown charleston, near the historic district and right across from a major hotel. take a look. police, s.w.a.t. teams, they are all over the area, closing off several streets around the church. we have seen helicopters flying overhead. we have also seen a lot of ambulances just outside the church as well as victims being taken away on stretchers. now police said they were man about 21 years old. he was wearing a gray sweatshirt and boots. and one of the reporters at our sister...
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we have set up a family assistance center at the embassy suites in downtown charleston. we have members of the charleston advocate unit and those from the victims assistant unit as well. from the time this call came in we have resources coming from all over the east coast. we've got more resources that are coming in this morning from the fbi and other federal agencies. state law enforcement division has committed a significant number of resources, both their agents we are not leaving any stone unturned. it's a tragedy that we are addressing right now and it's undescribable. no one in this community will ever forget this night. and as a result of that and because of the pain and because of the hurt that this individual has cost this community, this entire community, the law enforcement agencies that are working on this are committed and we will catch this individual. the important thing for you as the media is to help us catch this individual. you have the ability to get his picture, to get his car out to places quickly. social media, please help us to help our community.
we have set up a family assistance center at the embassy suites in downtown charleston. we have members of the charleston advocate unit and those from the victims assistant unit as well. from the time this call came in we have resources coming from all over the east coast. we've got more resources that are coming in this morning from the fbi and other federal agencies. state law enforcement division has committed a significant number of resources, both their agents we are not leaving any stone...
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recapping, there has been a shooting at the emanuel ame church in downtown charleston. officials and the city's mayor confirm there have been a number of fatalities. nine to be exact. they said there are suffers. not saying exactly how many survivors, and they're not identifying the victims at this point. the gunman remains at large right now. it's 1:00 eastern time. white male 21 years old, they say, sandy blond hair. clean-shaven guy, slender, very small build. blue jeans, timberland boots, and gray sweatshirt. they're asking for the community to come together and try to help find this guy. of course, this is a story that we will continue to stay on top of here at fox news as it develops throughout the night. once again, nine people dead in charleston south carolina after a shooting at a chirturch emanuel baptist church. now to "hannity" which is already in progress. explain first. this is the mindset that our country needs. we have people that don't have a clue. we have a president that doesn't have -- he's possibly incompetent when it comes to running something, nam
recapping, there has been a shooting at the emanuel ame church in downtown charleston. officials and the city's mayor confirm there have been a number of fatalities. nine to be exact. they said there are suffers. not saying exactly how many survivors, and they're not identifying the victims at this point. the gunman remains at large right now. it's 1:00 eastern time. white male 21 years old, they say, sandy blond hair. clean-shaven guy, slender, very small build. blue jeans, timberland boots,...
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. >>> hundreds of people marched through downtown charleston south carolina.hey are mourning those who lost their lives in the church massacre. the marchers made their way to emmanuel ame church. today we learned the fbi is investigateing a website registered in the name of dylann roof. there are photos of roof holding gun, burning an american flag and standing in front of a confederate history library. back here closer to home as the emmanuel ame church prepares to reopen for sunday services churches in our area are standing in solidarity. black bunting now hangs to memorialize the nine victims of attack. the church is making sure it's safe for its worshippers. >> we're in neighborhood where anybody can walk through the doors, so we've always taken that serious. i'm certain pay more attention to it right now, but i think at the end of the day we don't want to let fear drive us. >> reporter: some churches in our area are planning fund raisers for emmanuel ame. for a list you can visit nbc10.com. >>> we have new information tonight on the search for two convict
. >>> hundreds of people marched through downtown charleston south carolina.hey are mourning those who lost their lives in the church massacre. the marchers made their way to emmanuel ame church. today we learned the fbi is investigateing a website registered in the name of dylann roof. there are photos of roof holding gun, burning an american flag and standing in front of a confederate history library. back here closer to home as the emmanuel ame church prepares to reopen for sunday...
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fire on wednesday evening prayer service at the emanuel african methodist episcopal church in downtown charlestonice on a people dead at the scene. first responders for a big guns but one of them died bringing the death toll to nine. charleston mayor joe riley spoke with family members of the victim. >> i told them that this community sends forth their love to dad and we are all in this together in this community to help those who have lost a loved one and give them the love and support and encouragement as we bring this percentage just days as soon as possible. >> at this point authorities believe one government was involved. described as a white male in early 20s with sandy blond hair, clean-shaven with a slender small bill. he was wearing a gray sweatshirt, timberland boots. a state legislator tells the press of the church's pastor clement today who is also a state senator was among those killed in the sudan. the church, my cold mother and manual is the oldest ame church in the south and plays a significant role in the struggles of the early 1800s. republican presidential candidate jeb bush is
fire on wednesday evening prayer service at the emanuel african methodist episcopal church in downtown charlestonice on a people dead at the scene. first responders for a big guns but one of them died bringing the death toll to nine. charleston mayor joe riley spoke with family members of the victim. >> i told them that this community sends forth their love to dad and we are all in this together in this community to help those who have lost a loved one and give them the love and support...
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three survivors from this unspeakable, unfathomable tragedy here in downtown charleston. the community still wrapping its mind around this. local, regional and federal authorities are all part of this manhunt. a very active scene right here in downtown charleston as they look for this suspect, carol. >> we'll get back to you shortly, nick. we have evan perez, our justice correspondent on the phone right now. what have your heard? >> reporter: we've heard from the justice department they've opened a civil rights investigation. this is being done by the u.s. attorneys office in south carolina and the fbi and the civil rights division here in washington. obviously there's few facts we know as to exactly what went down inside the emanuel church. police say that the suspect when he opened fire used some racial epithets as he was shooting these victims. so that is probably the reason why this has become very quickly a hate crime investigation. it's not just a mass shooting but one that is being investigated by the civil rights division and civil rights investigators at the fbi
three survivors from this unspeakable, unfathomable tragedy here in downtown charleston. the community still wrapping its mind around this. local, regional and federal authorities are all part of this manhunt. a very active scene right here in downtown charleston as they look for this suspect, carol. >> we'll get back to you shortly, nick. we have evan perez, our justice correspondent on the phone right now. what have your heard? >> reporter: we've heard from the justice department...
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we've set up a family assistance center at the embassy suite in downtown charleston. we have members of the victim advocacies unit and the victim assistance unit as well. from the time the call came in we had resources coming from all over the east coast. we have more resources coming in this morning from the fbi and other federal agencies, state law enforcement division has committed a significant number of resources, the crime scene, we are not leaving any stone unturned. this tragedy that we're addressing right now, is undescribable, no one in this community will ever forget this night. and as a result of that, and because of the pipe and because of the hurt that this individual has caused this community, this entire community, the law enforcement agencies working on this are committed and we will catch this individual. the important thing for you as the media is to help us catch this individual. you have the ability to get this picture, this car off of places guiltily. a broad perspective of media is here, social media, please help us to help our community. >> fir
we've set up a family assistance center at the embassy suite in downtown charleston. we have members of the victim advocacies unit and the victim assistance unit as well. from the time the call came in we had resources coming from all over the east coast. we have more resources coming in this morning from the fbi and other federal agencies, state law enforcement division has committed a significant number of resources, the crime scene, we are not leaving any stone unturned. this tragedy that...
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the church is emmanuel ame in downtown charleston. one of the victims was the church's minister and a member of the south carolina state senate. greece is at a crossroads today. european finance ministers meet in luxembourg to reach a deal on the country's debt that would unlock a lot funds. alexis tsipras says he will not give in to demands -- but the bailout expires in two weeks. without a new deal, greece may not be able to pay its bills. angela merkel said a deal on greece is possible but only if greece follows through on its promises. merkel i'm still convinced where there is a will, there is a way of the political leaders in greece show this will, in agreement with the three institutions is still possible. vonnie: the institutions are the imf, the ecb, and the european commission. greece needs to pay the imf $8 million u.s. dollars by the end of the month. cautious on the was economy. one interest rate increase would be enough this year. they are advocating a go slow policy next year. janet yellen says she still was to see more
the church is emmanuel ame in downtown charleston. one of the victims was the church's minister and a member of the south carolina state senate. greece is at a crossroads today. european finance ministers meet in luxembourg to reach a deal on the country's debt that would unlock a lot funds. alexis tsipras says he will not give in to demands -- but the bailout expires in two weeks. without a new deal, greece may not be able to pay its bills. angela merkel said a deal on greece is possible but...
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last night hundreds of people marched through downtown charleston to emmanuel a.m.e. church where suspect dylann roof opened fire during an evening bible study. this morning we know the fbi is investigating a website registered under roof's name. it features a manifesto-type posting where the writer lashes out at african-americans, hispanics asians and jews. there's also photos of roof holding a gun, burning an american flag and standing in front of a confederate history library. the church's pastor and state senator, clemena pinckney will be laid to rest this week. public viewings are set for wednesday and thursday. funeral services are scheduled for friday. >>> the philadelphia church with ties to emmanuel ame will also reopen today for sunday services. black bunting hangs inside mother bethel ame church in society hill in remembrance of the nine victims. church leaders have told us they have taken steps to make sure all worshipers will be safe today. some houses of worship in our area are planning fund-raisers for the church in charleston. for a full list visit nbc
last night hundreds of people marched through downtown charleston to emmanuel a.m.e. church where suspect dylann roof opened fire during an evening bible study. this morning we know the fbi is investigating a website registered under roof's name. it features a manifesto-type posting where the writer lashes out at african-americans, hispanics asians and jews. there's also photos of roof holding a gun, burning an american flag and standing in front of a confederate history library. the church's...
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this market was one of 40 in downtown charleston in the mid-1800s. the battle over commemorating the past came long before last week's massacre. a statue honoring one of the church's founders was only erected in a city park after decades-long struggle. he was executed in 1822 along with dozens of his followers after authorities discovered his plans for a violent slave rebellion. >> that man, he fought his own freedom. he started a church. and he basically did -- basically took a by any means necessary approach. the church's original building was burned down because of its association with him. but residents of charleston say that times have changed here pointing to the response of a city across communities rejecting the ideology of shooter dylan roof. >> never dreamed something like that would happen in charleston or anywhere. certainly not in charleston. coming together of the people in charleston, the outpouring of love has been just inxre henceable for me and i'm from here. and more importantly to hear the victims' families speak in such forgiving
this market was one of 40 in downtown charleston in the mid-1800s. the battle over commemorating the past came long before last week's massacre. a statue honoring one of the church's founders was only erected in a city park after decades-long struggle. he was executed in 1822 along with dozens of his followers after authorities discovered his plans for a violent slave rebellion. >> that man, he fought his own freedom. he started a church. and he basically did -- basically took a by any...
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jeff pegues is outside the emanuel ame church in downtown charleston with new information. jeff, good morning. >> good morning. at this hour we're learning new information. investigators now believe the gunman came to the church at about 8:00 p.m. last night. investigators believe he was with the other parishioners in that church for about an hour before opening fire. killing three men and six women. >> 110 calhoun street emanuel ame church. several down at this time. >> reporter: a white male opened fire inside the historic emanuel ame church. people inside were gathered for bible study. >> this is a situation that is unacceptable in any society. we are committed to do whatever is necessary to bring this individual to justice. >> reporter: at least nine people are dead. eight were killed at the scene. another person died later at the hospital. cbs news charleston affiliate wcsc has learned that one of the dead is the church's past o4or clementa pinckney. they are calling the shooting a hate crime. >> the only reason someone could walk into a church and shoot people praying
jeff pegues is outside the emanuel ame church in downtown charleston with new information. jeff, good morning. >> good morning. at this hour we're learning new information. investigators now believe the gunman came to the church at about 8:00 p.m. last night. investigators believe he was with the other parishioners in that church for about an hour before opening fire. killing three men and six women. >> 110 calhoun street emanuel ame church. several down at this time. >>...
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. >> reporter: police say the suspect opened fire inside the emanuel ame church in downtown charleston. officials say he started shooting after attending a prayer meeting. charleston is widely known as the holy city for all of the churches. >> the department of justice has opened a hate crime investigation into the shooting incident. >> reporter: the shooting is prompting prayer vig yiles throughout the state and on -- vigil throughout the state and on capitol hill and president obama is renewing his calls for gun control. >> at some point we as a country will have to reckon with the fact that this does not happen in other countries. it doesn't happen no other places with this -- in other places with this type of frequency. >> reporter: president obama knew the pastor, clementa pinckney. he's also a father and state senator. rich e dson fox news. >>> we're still waiting to learn the other names of the victims of the shooting. some information is coming out about the suspect. a photo on his facebook page shows him wearing badges. so far, authorities have not linked roof to any white sup
. >> reporter: police say the suspect opened fire inside the emanuel ame church in downtown charleston. officials say he started shooting after attending a prayer meeting. charleston is widely known as the holy city for all of the churches. >> the department of justice has opened a hate crime investigation into the shooting incident. >> reporter: the shooting is prompting prayer vig yiles throughout the state and on -- vigil throughout the state and on capitol hill and...
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. >> reporter: good morning, tam a horrific scene at a church in downtown charleston. a white male attended the prayer service before standing up and killing nine people. there was a five-year-old boy who survived by playing dead. this unfolded at the emanuel ame church. the assault has been called a hate crime. authorities have not been specific about what motivated the shooter to commit the murders. the pastor had been pushing a bill intending to help police agencies get body cameras this was prompted by the shooting of roger scott two months ago. the pastor is among the dead. >>> people in prayer on a wednesday evening a riflal coming together -- a ritual coming together praying and worshiping god to have an awful person come in and shoot them is the most intolerable and unbelievable act possible. >> facebook and the sheriff's department is on the hunt for the shooter who is a white male in his 20s, he is considered armed and dangerous. there's grief and fear in the community. there will be a vigil held at noon outside the church. we're expecting an update from poli
. >> reporter: good morning, tam a horrific scene at a church in downtown charleston. a white male attended the prayer service before standing up and killing nine people. there was a five-year-old boy who survived by playing dead. this unfolded at the emanuel ame church. the assault has been called a hate crime. authorities have not been specific about what motivated the shooter to commit the murders. the pastor had been pushing a bill intending to help police agencies get body cameras...
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a historic black church in charleston south carolina, handy at emanuel episcopal church in downtown charleston. tweeted out a short time ago that nine people are dead but police are not confirming that. so far police will only say that shots were fired in the church, which is described as the oldest ame church in the south. we know there was a bible study group meeting at the church tonight but we do not know if that was related in any way. nearly a dozen people were seen outside the church a few minutes ago praying together. police say they are looking for a white male clean shaven about 21 years old wearing a gray sweatshirt and jeans, it is believed at the still on the loose. i'm antonio mora. join us for latest news, head over to aljazeera.com we of course will have the latest on our morning news. ray suarez is up next with "inside story." have a good night. [ ♪♪ ] >>> repeated school shootings reopened the debate about the right o carry guns on challenge campuses if someone nearby had been armed, the thing goes, lives might have been saved. texas has become the latest in a roster of state
a historic black church in charleston south carolina, handy at emanuel episcopal church in downtown charleston. tweeted out a short time ago that nine people are dead but police are not confirming that. so far police will only say that shots were fired in the church, which is described as the oldest ame church in the south. we know there was a bible study group meeting at the church tonight but we do not know if that was related in any way. nearly a dozen people were seen outside the church a...
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around 9:00 police were called to the church in downtown charleston. what they found inside was devastating. eight dead two more rushed to the hospital. one of them has also died. among the dead is pastor state senator clementa pinckney. there was points during the night where there were reports an explosive device. police rushed people out of the area before giving the all clear. a planned visit by jeb bush in charleston today has been canceled canceled. joining us now dave wagner. what can you tell us about the suspect? >> reporter: we can tell you at this point it's a fairly general description in some respects. it's a 21-year-old white male they're saying wearing timber land boots and a hoody. that's the extent of the description they've given. talking about a possible reward leading to the arrest of the suspect. that's expected to be announced later today. about a block and a half from the crime scene hear emanuel ame is the historic church in the area. >> was this a hate crime? >> it will be investigated as a hate crime. fbi would be here regardl
around 9:00 police were called to the church in downtown charleston. what they found inside was devastating. eight dead two more rushed to the hospital. one of them has also died. among the dead is pastor state senator clementa pinckney. there was points during the night where there were reports an explosive device. police rushed people out of the area before giving the all clear. a planned visit by jeb bush in charleston today has been canceled canceled. joining us now dave wagner. what can...
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he was taken this morning and is accused of opening fire in a church in downtown charleston. president obama spoke about the tragedy saying he and the first lady knew the paster. we'll have more coming up on this beginning at 4:00. lets check the accuweather forecast with karen. >> we are looking at satellite and radar it's cool and drizzle. we are still stuck in the clouds we have breaks out to the west, look at these numbers, 66 degrees in philadelphia, don't go that far, washington 86 and richmond 89 a big difference where we see the sunshine, a sunny break or two, that helps our numbers break and we are stuck in cool temperatures the possibility of a strong thunderstorm by 4:00 69, 5:30, 69 and low 70s at best by 7:00 p.m., 74. >> thank you. >> once upon a nation celebrated ten years in style they do tours and did a special flag raising at the betsy ross you house and tamala edwards was on hand for the event. they are celebrating with a future story tellers contest. children between 7 and 12 can be a historic story teller for the day. here is a look at stories coming up o
he was taken this morning and is accused of opening fire in a church in downtown charleston. president obama spoke about the tragedy saying he and the first lady knew the paster. we'll have more coming up on this beginning at 4:00. lets check the accuweather forecast with karen. >> we are looking at satellite and radar it's cool and drizzle. we are still stuck in the clouds we have breaks out to the west, look at these numbers, 66 degrees in philadelphia, don't go that far, washington 86...
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the shooting happened at the church in downtown charleston. nine people killed, six women three men, and looting the pastor of the church. we know that the police are labeling this as a hate crime. the mayor of charleston, mayor joe reilly saying that the suspect is now in custody where he will "always remain." we will continue to follow the details in this breaking news this afternoon. we want to get the marci gonzalez, with the latest from charleston. marcy: such sadness and disbelief, the road leading to the church is still blocked people have been coming by all morning, leaving behind flowers. prayers brought the victims last night. prayers. more today. nine victims shot to death in what investigators called hate crime. >> this has no place in a civilized society. marci: an arrest after the police searched for this man outside the church, identified as 21-year-old dylann roof, who got away in this black hyundai. investigators say that he sat for an hour with prisoners before starting his gruesome rampage last night. >> this is an extremely
the shooting happened at the church in downtown charleston. nine people killed, six women three men, and looting the pastor of the church. we know that the police are labeling this as a hate crime. the mayor of charleston, mayor joe reilly saying that the suspect is now in custody where he will "always remain." we will continue to follow the details in this breaking news this afternoon. we want to get the marci gonzalez, with the latest from charleston. marcy: such sadness and...
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it's located in downtown charleston where thousands of tourist visit during this time of year and throughout the year, in fact. and we will continue to cover that story but it's we also have breaking news in hong kong. law enforcements have rejected a plan for electoral reform there. china would certainly not be happy at this point. >> reporter: this is definitely a slap in the face not only to the administrators of hong kong but also to their allies, the chinese central government which had endorsed this bill and now has seen it voted down. now a lot of people already predicted that the pro-beijing faction would not get the two-thirds majority it needed to pass the votes. but the pro-beijing faction staged a walkout in the middle of the vote to try to deny a quorum for a vote to pass but not all the members walked out. in the end there were enough lawmakers in the assembly hall for the vote to be conducted successfully and in the end, out of a 70-person assembly there were 37 people present, 28 voted against the election law and eight voted in favor. so it was an embarrassing miscalculation
it's located in downtown charleston where thousands of tourist visit during this time of year and throughout the year, in fact. and we will continue to cover that story but it's we also have breaking news in hong kong. law enforcements have rejected a plan for electoral reform there. china would certainly not be happy at this point. >> reporter: this is definitely a slap in the face not only to the administrators of hong kong but also to their allies, the chinese central government which...
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it is an old, historic church in downtown charleston n the heart of the city.ws someone was detained and i believe handcuffed, but it turned out to be a photographer who was in the area. they pretty much tried to clear the area of anyone who shouldn't be there. telling everyone to get away and stay inside. because this suspect is a 21-year-old male and is still on the loose. >> we're joined now by msnbc's benji -- at the scene of the shooting in charleston. benji, do we know if there was any special event going on there? it's a wednesday night in the church. not necessarily a busy time for churches. >> right now we have very limited information. i do not know what the theme was at the church at the time. the shooting began. right now i'm at the hotel where police have set up tape. there is a helicopter circling overhead with flood lights. i don't know if it is searching for someone or not but it is repeatedly circling the area. there were some very dais distraught people. i'm not sure if they came from the church themselves or not but they seem to be in shock,
it is an old, historic church in downtown charleston n the heart of the city.ws someone was detained and i believe handcuffed, but it turned out to be a photographer who was in the area. they pretty much tried to clear the area of anyone who shouldn't be there. telling everyone to get away and stay inside. because this suspect is a 21-year-old male and is still on the loose. >> we're joined now by msnbc's benji -- at the scene of the shooting in charleston. benji, do we know if there was...
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. >> reporter: it's an historic black church in downtown charleston, and police the mayor and church elders were in no doubt about the attack. >> i do believe it was a hate crime. >> the only reason someone can walk into a church and shoot peopling praying is out of hate. the only reason. >> gun violence has to stop. >> on the street people voiced their anger on what appears to be another attack on the united states community. there has been a string of cases of violence against them in recent months including a video showing police brutality at a pool party. community leaders in charleston stressed this must be a time to unite. >> we stand in solidarity and listen to your prayers for family members that lost loved ones. >> reporter: jed bush who started his republican campaign was due to appear but cancelled because of the shooting. on twitter he said: democratic presidential hopeful hillary clinton also tweeted: >> reporter: while people gather on the streets in solidarity for the victims and to voice anger at the crime, the police are warning locals of the danger of the attacker a
. >> reporter: it's an historic black church in downtown charleston, and police the mayor and church elders were in no doubt about the attack. >> i do believe it was a hate crime. >> the only reason someone can walk into a church and shoot peopling praying is out of hate. the only reason. >> gun violence has to stop. >> on the street people voiced their anger on what appears to be another attack on the united states community. there has been a string of cases of...
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he was leading a bible study class at a historic lack church in downtown charleston wednesday eveningn a gunman opened fire killing in total six women and three men. >> not only did it break my heart to see someone of great stature like reverend pinckney to get killed like that, but to hear how the five year old girl pretended to be dead so that the shooter would not shoot her. reporter: police arrested 21-year-old dylann roof thursday in north carolina. they found the suspect at a traffic stop after a manhunt lasting some 14 hours. he is now in the custody of the f dei -- fbi. there has been speculation that roof was given a gun recently as a gift. a friend called authorities after pictures were broadcast on television of roof. >> it was a race thing because he told me that black people were taking over the country and that he wanted it to be segregation. white with the white, and black with the black. reporter: this latest shooting has shocked the united states. vigils to remember the dead have been held across the country. clearly frustrated u.s. president barack obama said it was
he was leading a bible study class at a historic lack church in downtown charleston wednesday eveningn a gunman opened fire killing in total six women and three men. >> not only did it break my heart to see someone of great stature like reverend pinckney to get killed like that, but to hear how the five year old girl pretended to be dead so that the shooter would not shoot her. reporter: police arrested 21-year-old dylann roof thursday in north carolina. they found the suspect at a...
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a gunman opened fire inside of a church in downtown charleston.e initial reports are that a number of people have been hit. the church on calhoun church is the season and this video just in to "action news." it is reported to be one of the oldest black churches in the south, and regular wednesday-night services were on the schedule tonight. a number of ambulances have been dispatched to the scene. area hospitals are standing by to receive victims. we will update this story for you as we get more information. >>> "action news" fofling >> abc news is following updates from south carolina and an update after "jimmy kimmel live." >>> and the words of shelly renee daley describing the man who slashed her with a box cutter as they tried to enter the station to the market-frankford el. and she had a wound that obviously could have been worse. and dann cuellar is live in center city. has renee daley been able to help the police as they try to track this guy down? >> only the extent she remembers visually and how he was acted. saying he was acting crazed t
a gunman opened fire inside of a church in downtown charleston.e initial reports are that a number of people have been hit. the church on calhoun church is the season and this video just in to "action news." it is reported to be one of the oldest black churches in the south, and regular wednesday-night services were on the schedule tonight. a number of ambulances have been dispatched to the scene. area hospitals are standing by to receive victims. we will update this story for you as...
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. >>> let's update our breaking news from downtown charleston, south carolina. are reports of at least eight people dead after a gunman opened fire at an ame church. the shooter is still on the loose, the man we showed earlier arrested was not the shooter. we'll keep an ♪ ♪ (birds chirping) ♪ ♪ (sighs) ♪ ♪
. >>> let's update our breaking news from downtown charleston, south carolina. are reports of at least eight people dead after a gunman opened fire at an ame church. the shooter is still on the loose, the man we showed earlier arrested was not the shooter. we'll keep an ♪ ♪ (birds chirping) ♪ ♪ (sighs) ♪ ♪
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a shooting in downtown charleston south carolina authorities now confirm nine people were killed. in what police are investigating as a hate crime. after a gunman opened fire in emmanuel african methodist episcopal church. tonight, tragedy in south carolina. a massacre at one of the most historic black churches in the country. >> total count at this time is eight deceased one transported, one no injuries. >> reporter: eight people fatally shot inside the church. a ninth victim died at the hospital. making this the deadliist mass shooting since 2013. police are on the hunt to find the killer still on the loose. >> we will put all resources and we will put all of our energy into finding this individual that committed this crime tonight. >> reporter: authorities describing the shooter as a white male in his 20s with sandy hair. according to the police chief this mass murderer at emmanuel ame church was racially motivated. >> i do believe this was a hate crime. >> it is the most das dardly act one can possibly imagine. >> reporter: the pass soar at the church state senator clemente pi
a shooting in downtown charleston south carolina authorities now confirm nine people were killed. in what police are investigating as a hate crime. after a gunman opened fire in emmanuel african methodist episcopal church. tonight, tragedy in south carolina. a massacre at one of the most historic black churches in the country. >> total count at this time is eight deceased one transported, one no injuries. >> reporter: eight people fatally shot inside the church. a ninth victim died...
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thousands are expected to pack a college arena in downtown charleston to ascend the service. -- attend the service. cbs' marlie hall is there with the latest. >> reporter: south carolina state police moved the body of clementa pinckney this morning from the emanuel ame church to his public funeral service at nearby arena. pinkney was one of the nine people killed in last week's massacre during a bible study session at the church. president obama will deliver the eulogy. charleston mayor joe riley hopes it will be a time of healing. >> i think today in this speech will advance us positively in the right direction. >> reporter: this arena at the college of charleston is expected to be filled to capacity for the service with more than 5,000 mourners. among them, yvonne darby who knew the reverend. >> my heart is graving for the family and i want to be there and continue to support them. and show love. >> reporter: she and others say the aftermath of the shooting has brought the people of charleston together. >> you can feel the love. you can see the love. and een is just reaching out the
thousands are expected to pack a college arena in downtown charleston to ascend the service. -- attend the service. cbs' marlie hall is there with the latest. >> reporter: south carolina state police moved the body of clementa pinckney this morning from the emanuel ame church to his public funeral service at nearby arena. pinkney was one of the nine people killed in last week's massacre during a bible study session at the church. president obama will deliver the eulogy. charleston mayor...
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. >> hundreds attended attended a vigil this 19 downtown charleston to remember the nine people murderedoric black church wednesday evening. earlier today the accuseed shooter dylann roof appeared before a judge to hearty charges against him. joel waldman joins us now from charlton. joel? >> reporter: lucy, good evening to you. as charleston continues to mourn accused shooter dylann roof's family they opened up about what happened inside the emmanuel ame church wednesday evening. built dylann roof's family expressing couldn't he will dole lenses over the shooting deaths of nine people releaseing a statement "words cannot express our shock grief and disbelief as to what happened that night. we are devastated and saddened by what occurred. "roof will remain behind bars. his bond set at $1 million on the weapons charge. another bond hearing scheduled for his multiple murder charges. >> mr. roof is charged with nine counts of murder. >> some victims families say they have forgiven roof for his alleged crime while others are trying come to terms with the loss of their loved ones. >> she's not
. >> hundreds attended attended a vigil this 19 downtown charleston to remember the nine people murderedoric black church wednesday evening. earlier today the accuseed shooter dylann roof appeared before a judge to hearty charges against him. joel waldman joins us now from charlton. joel? >> reporter: lucy, good evening to you. as charleston continues to mourn accused shooter dylann roof's family they opened up about what happened inside the emmanuel ame church wednesday evening....
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. >> police say a gunman walked into a prayer meeting at the emanuel ame church in downtown charlestonere eight deceased individuals inside of the church. two individuals were transferred to the musc one of them has died. so at this died we have nine victims in this heinous crime that has been committed. >> nbc news has learned that south carolina state senator clementa pinckney is among the dead. he was the senior pastor of the church. there are survivors, but police did not say how many. police say the suspect is a white man in his early 20s with sandy blonde hair. authorities also confirmed that the fbi is involved in the investigation. >> i do believe this was a hate crime. >> the city's mayor is appealing for unity. >> one hateful person that did these dastardly deeds, one hateful person so all of the rest of us need to work to help find this person give the police any leads you might find and then give love and support -- >> and help from the voice of the lord. >> while police continue the search for the gunman many community members huddled together in prayer. dave wagner nbc ne
. >> police say a gunman walked into a prayer meeting at the emanuel ame church in downtown charlestonere eight deceased individuals inside of the church. two individuals were transferred to the musc one of them has died. so at this died we have nine victims in this heinous crime that has been committed. >> nbc news has learned that south carolina state senator clementa pinckney is among the dead. he was the senior pastor of the church. there are survivors, but police did not say...
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it's a historic black church in downtown charleston and police and church elders were no doubt the motived the attack. >> i believe this is a hate crime. >> the only reason someone could walk into church and shoot people praying is out of hate. the only reason. >> gun, violence has to stop. >> reporter: the street people have voiced their anger about what appears to be yet another attack on the united states' black community. >> people are scared to talk about the real issue which is race. that's what we duck from and don't want to talk about the issues and they are here and in the community. people dislike other people simply by the color of their skin and what is bad. >> reporter: there has been a string of cases of alleged rights related violence in resent months including an individual are video showing police brutality at a pool party. community leaders in charleston stressed this must be a time to unite. >> stand in solidarity and prayer for members who lost loved ones tonight. >> reporter: jeb bush who started his presidential campaign was to appear in charleston on thursday but ca
it's a historic black church in downtown charleston and police and church elders were no doubt the motived the attack. >> i believe this is a hate crime. >> the only reason someone could walk into church and shoot people praying is out of hate. the only reason. >> gun, violence has to stop. >> reporter: the street people have voiced their anger about what appears to be yet another attack on the united states' black community. >> people are scared to talk about the...
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. >> reporter: it's a hospital tour i can black church in downtown charleston and police, the mayor andelders were in no doubt about the motive behind the attack. >> i do believe this is a hate crime. >> the only reason someone could walk in to church and shoot people praying is out of hate. the only reason. >> gun violence has to stop. >> reporter: on the street people have voiced their anger about what appears to be yet another attack on the united states' black community. there have been a string of cases of violence against them in recent months, including a video which emerge the last week show police brutality at a pool party. but community lead nurse charleston has stressed this must be all time to unite. >> we stand in solidarity but also solicit your prayers for the family members who have lost loved ones here tonight. >> reporter: jeb bush who started his republican presidential campaign this week was true to appear in charleston on thursday but canceled because of the shooting. on twitter he says our thoughts and prayers over the individuals and families affected by the tragi
. >> reporter: it's a hospital tour i can black church in downtown charleston and police, the mayor andelders were in no doubt about the motive behind the attack. >> i do believe this is a hate crime. >> the only reason someone could walk in to church and shoot people praying is out of hate. the only reason. >> gun violence has to stop. >> reporter: on the street people have voiced their anger about what appears to be yet another attack on the united states' black...
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has landed back in south carolina 24 hours after police say he gunned down nine people in a downtown charleston church. earlier thursday roof was silent as he got into a police cruiser in shelby, north carolina, where he was arrested after a 14 hour manhunt. >> he was cooperative with the officer who stopped him. we have no reason to believe anybody else was involved. >> reporter: roof walked into the historic emanuel ame church wednesday night. he sat with his soon to be victims for an hour in a bible study class that accepted him because they believed he wanted to worship. an ex-fbi criminal profiler says as the churchgoers studied the bible roof studied his victims. he shot and killed nine people in what's described as a racially motivated massacre. witnesses say he reloaded his gun five times. 1 witness claims roof said, "i have to do it. you rape our women and you're taking over our country and you have to go." the 21-year-old reportedly let one woman go so she could tell the world what happened. >> this is an unfathomable and unspeakable act. >> reporter: police say it appears roof target
has landed back in south carolina 24 hours after police say he gunned down nine people in a downtown charleston church. earlier thursday roof was silent as he got into a police cruiser in shelby, north carolina, where he was arrested after a 14 hour manhunt. >> he was cooperative with the officer who stopped him. we have no reason to believe anybody else was involved. >> reporter: roof walked into the historic emanuel ame church wednesday night. he sat with his soon to be victims...
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charleston authorities and justice department opened a hate crime investigation and happened downtown charlestont the emmanuel church on calhoun street. the f.b.i. has identified the suspect as 21-year-old dillon roof. police say he sat with the prayer group for about an hour and then started shooting killing nine people including the pastor. john henry smith has more. >> active shooter and multiple people down. >> reporter: reports of gunfire at the emmanuel african church at 9:05 wednesday flight brought police out to what was a grizzly scene. >> identified eight victims inside of the church that had suffered gunshot wounds. earlier we told you that there were two victims that were transported to musc. there was actually one victim that was transported to musc and that individual is deceased as well. >> reporter: confirmed among the dead is the church pastor pickney and father and married of two is a democratic state senator who campaigned for police body cameras. >> influence of church and a great loss to the community and others. >> reporter: they asked to pass out the wanted poster with the
charleston authorities and justice department opened a hate crime investigation and happened downtown charlestont the emmanuel church on calhoun street. the f.b.i. has identified the suspect as 21-year-old dillon roof. police say he sat with the prayer group for about an hour and then started shooting killing nine people including the pastor. john henry smith has more. >> active shooter and multiple people down. >> reporter: reports of gunfire at the emmanuel african church at 9:05...
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. >> reporter: the shooting happened at the emanuel ame church in downtown charleston wednesday night one of the oldest black churches in the nation. >> this is the most unspeakable and heartbreaking tragedy. >> reporter: local civil rights leaders tell cbs station wcsc that state senator clement pinckney is among the dead. pinckney is also a pastor at the church. >> these people were in church. they were in church. >> yes, sir. >> and they violated the sanctity of that! >> reporter: so far authorities haven't released the victims' identities. brian webb for cbs news. >> the charleston police chief says there are survivors but not clear how many. the south carolina governor said in a statement overnight, we'll never understand what motivates anyone to enter one of our places of worship and take the life of another. >>> speculation is focusing in on the condition of the wood used to build the balcony as investigators try to find out what caused the deadly collapse this week in berkeley. anne makovec joins us live in berkeley as tributes continue to pour in for the young people who died
. >> reporter: the shooting happened at the emanuel ame church in downtown charleston wednesday night one of the oldest black churches in the nation. >> this is the most unspeakable and heartbreaking tragedy. >> reporter: local civil rights leaders tell cbs station wcsc that state senator clement pinckney is among the dead. pinckney is also a pastor at the church. >> these people were in church. they were in church. >> yes, sir. >> and they violated the...
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. >> reporter: shooting happened at the emmanuel ame church in downtown charleston wednesday night, one of the oldest black churches in the nation. the police chief described the attack as a hate crime and says that the fbi will be part of the investigation. >> it is unfathomable that somebody, in today's society would walk into a church when people are having a prayer meeting, and take their lives. >> reporter: suspect is described as a slender clean shave even white 21 year-old male with sandy blon hair wearing a gray sweat shirt and jeans. incident was followed by a bomb threat that complicated the investigation, that threat has been since called off. >> these people were in church. they were in church. they violated the church. >> reporter: the church is led by reverend pickany who was in the church at the time. so far authorities haven't released the victim's identities. brian web for cbs news. >>> now it is a frightening attack police are looking for a man who slashed a woman just waiting for a septa train. "eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us from septa's 13th street
. >> reporter: shooting happened at the emmanuel ame church in downtown charleston wednesday night, one of the oldest black churches in the nation. the police chief described the attack as a hate crime and says that the fbi will be part of the investigation. >> it is unfathomable that somebody, in today's society would walk into a church when people are having a prayer meeting, and take their lives. >> reporter: suspect is described as a slender clean shave even white 21...
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this surveillance image. 21-year-old dylann roof walking into the emanuel ame church here in downtown charleston. le sposhl skb foo roof asking for the pastor, clementa pinckney, a state senator too, leading the bible study. the suspect sitting down with the group for nearly an hour. when it's over, just after 9:00 pm, the suspect stands up and begins firing, the reverend among the first. 9:05 pm, the 911 calls begin pouring in. units immediately dispatched to the historic church. >> advising of an active shooter. multiple people down. >> we have someone running around armed downtown. >> reporter: eight dying at the scene. one dying on the way to the hospital. six women and three men. there were three survivors in that room. among them, a grandmother and her young granddaughter, just 4 or 5 years old. that grandmother, when it was all done, told her story to the reverend's cousin sylvia. >> what did she tell you? >> she said it was just horrible, like, just blood all over the place. she played dead in order to, you know, survive, in order to get him not to shoot her. >> she told her granddaughte
this surveillance image. 21-year-old dylann roof walking into the emanuel ame church here in downtown charleston. le sposhl skb foo roof asking for the pastor, clementa pinckney, a state senator too, leading the bible study. the suspect sitting down with the group for nearly an hour. when it's over, just after 9:00 pm, the suspect stands up and begins firing, the reverend among the first. 9:05 pm, the 911 calls begin pouring in. units immediately dispatched to the historic church. >>...
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there's not one black-owned business in downtown charleston. plan for transformation is a big deal. >> are all of these issues in your opinion related? what we're seeing the supreme court do today, what we saw them do yesterday, and the issue of the flag? >> it shows that people never stop fighting. sometimes as they wiggle their way through the process, they are hid, but they finally make the green light in the supreme court. clearly -- my mother lived in south carolina. she is 93 years old. she ain't getting medicaid therefore, she gets less care than she needs. people are tired of that. why should one part of the country have it and not the other part. the south should rejoin the union. >> what about the issue of the black church and same-sex marriage? do you think this is going to change anything with so many african americans saying they are against it. >> they will learn to live with it since it's the law. they may or may not have marriages in their church. but you look at the gay population it's in the [ inaudible ] it's in our families,
there's not one black-owned business in downtown charleston. plan for transformation is a big deal. >> are all of these issues in your opinion related? what we're seeing the supreme court do today, what we saw them do yesterday, and the issue of the flag? >> it shows that people never stop fighting. sometimes as they wiggle their way through the process, they are hid, but they finally make the green light in the supreme court. clearly -- my mother lived in south carolina. she is 93...
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. >>> let's get more now on the details of the mood what's happening there in downtown charleston. >> kristin mcfan is working the story for us and joins us by phone. good morning to you. any leads that might lead police closer to closing in on the suspect? >> reporter: we have another news conference coming out soon but nothing more about the killer. they will do everything they can to find him tonight and there are helicopters everywhere. police combing the peninsula of charleston and so we're hoping that's the case. so far, no updates. >> i know we are trying to get information and get it out there but also a lot of families and friends gathering trying to get information about the people in that church. >> reporter: yeah i've been talking to family members leaving a hotel just across the street from the church where they've been gathering and they were supposed to get confirmation on those that were killed the eight dead in the church and then the one more victim that died at the hospital. but they just cannot -- they're not going to get that confirmation until noon tomorrow they
. >>> let's get more now on the details of the mood what's happening there in downtown charleston. >> kristin mcfan is working the story for us and joins us by phone. good morning to you. any leads that might lead police closer to closing in on the suspect? >> reporter: we have another news conference coming out soon but nothing more about the killer. they will do everything they can to find him tonight and there are helicopters everywhere. police combing the peninsula of...
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we are bringing to you live services at mother emanuel ame church in downtown charleston south carolinare bringing you the services. we will bring you the sermon live when that starts. before that starts a couple thoughts from cnn commentator van jones. van, it has not escaped my notice nor yours that there are thousands of people outside here bearing witness, listening to the services coming together and the overwhelming majority of the crowd outside is white. >> absolutely. part of i think what's so shocking. got here yesterday, didn't know what to expect. the coming together in this town is unbelievable. there are white churches that at 10:00 began ringing bells. and there were bells ringing literally across this city. and the local news was showing different congregations of people and they were in tears. the white community here is as heartbroken as the black community is here. i don't know if people are seeing that. if that spirit of reconciliation could ripple across the country. there are white people out here who are breaking down sobbing as much and more than the people in the
we are bringing to you live services at mother emanuel ame church in downtown charleston south carolinare bringing you the services. we will bring you the sermon live when that starts. before that starts a couple thoughts from cnn commentator van jones. van, it has not escaped my notice nor yours that there are thousands of people outside here bearing witness, listening to the services coming together and the overwhelming majority of the crowd outside is white. >> absolutely. part of i...