5 killed in Texas shooting, officials say

McGREGOR, Texas (KWTX/Grey Information) – 5 individuals had been killed and a suspect is in custody following a taking pictures Thursday, the Texas Division of Public Security stated.

The taking pictures occurred simply earlier than 8 a.m. native time. A member of the Texas Rangers confirmed the quantity of people that died however didn’t launch the identities of the victims or suspect.

He stated in a quick information convention that there had been an officer-involved taking pictures and a suspect was in police custody.

The suspected shooter was reportedly shot by McGregor police and brought to the hospital, in line with an unnamed official.

A development employee within the space stated he witnessed a wounded individual mendacity on the bottom and a person firing rounds at one other individual moments earlier than police arrived within the neighborhood.

The McGregor college district briefly locked down its faculties and canceled lessons and occasions for the day. It additionally stated grief counselors could be accessible.

The city of about 5,200 is positioned roughly 18 miles southwest of Waco.

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