Charleston Police Chief Greg Mullen at a news conference said, “I do believe this is a hate crime.” Apparently a white male, approximately 21 years-old with a small build and sandy blonde hair simply walked into an historic African American church in Charleston, South Carolina, and began shooting last night, Wednesday, June 17th, 2015.

According to the Washington Post, the pastor, who was also a South Carolina Senator, is believed to be among one of the nine who lost their life. As details grow, we’ll keep you up to date with this very very sad situation.

 

[Washington Post]

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