Gunmen Opens Fire On First Baptist Church, As 27 members Are Reported Dead in Texas

A gunman opened fire at a church in Texas during Sunday services, resulting in multiple reported casualties .

The attack happened at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs in Wilson County .

Local ABC affiliate KSAT 12 reported the gunman entered the church at around 11: 30 local time and began shooting ...

Police told the outlet there were " multiple victims " and the gunman had been killed in the aftermath . The number of casualties is not yet clear .

Photos and video from the scene showed the area taped off by local law enforcement .

A number of helicopters have arrived to transport the wounded , KSAT 12 reporter Max Massey said.