Several media outlets are reporting on a mass shooting near the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, S.C. late Wednesday night. The gunman is said to be at large.
Reports of numerous dead in a Charleston, SC mass shooting. Shooting occured near to Marion Square in what is a very busy tourist spot.
— Jacob Wycoff (@4cast4you) June 18, 2015
First reports from mass shooting in #Charleston, SC-8 dead. near one of largest, oldest black congregations in South. pic.twitter.com/WTe5nsQ6jJ
— ChuckGoudie (@ChuckGoudieABC7) June 18, 2015
Multiple shooting deaths near Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC. Gunman still on the loose.
— ChuckGoudie (@ChuckGoudieABC7) June 18, 2015
FBI on scene at black church in #Charleston SC where mass shooting occurred; gunman on loose; possible stabbing on nearby Amtrak train.
— ChuckGoudie (@ChuckGoudieABC7) June 18, 2015
Huge emergency response in downtown Charleston. #CHSShooting https://t.co/CzeAQoPrqq
— Dave Williams (@LCWxDave) June 18, 2015
Major @CharlestonPD presence on Calhoun. Saw on person rushed away by ambulance #chsnews #chs @ABCNews4 pic.twitter.com/JBbAEeeqOc
— Jason Tighe (@jtighe08) June 18, 2015
2nd stretcher brought to Calhoun scene as @CharlestonPD + fire working @ABCNews4 #chs #chsnews pic.twitter.com/omskpxVZFs
— Jason Tighe (@jtighe08) June 18, 2015
Video: Waiting for details on @CharlestonPD scene in downtown #chs #chsnews @ABCNews4 pic.twitter.com/vDvlFlM29n
— Jason Tighe (@jtighe08) June 18, 2015
Breaking: @CharlestonPD confirm shooting unclear officially how many hurt. Saw 1 transported @ABCNews4 #chsnews #chs pic.twitter.com/Z445Jw6f6T
— Jason Tighe (@jtighe08) June 18, 2015
Overhead helicopters are circling the area. EMS just went into the hotel behind the chaplain. #chsnews pic.twitter.com/Xk0WXPdcG3
— CS Tyson (@SamInteractive) June 18, 2015
Suspect is a white male 21-years of age, grey sweatshirt/hoodie, blue jeans, timberland boots, clean shaven @ABCNews4 #chsnews
— Valencia Wicker (@ValenciaWicker) June 18, 2015
The shooting occurred about 9 pm @ 110 Calhoun St. No info yet on victims.
— Charleston P.D. (@CharlestonPD) June 18, 2015
Suspect in shooting on Calhoun St is a w/m approx 21 slender small build wearing a grey sweat shirt blue jeans timberland boots clean shaven
— Charleston P.D. (@CharlestonPD) June 18, 2015
Crowds are gathering around scene #chsnews pic.twitter.com/TMjXcuWc8y
— Stephen Massar (@StephenLive5) June 18, 2015
Emergency personnel are setting up staging area for victims' family members at Embassy Suites near scene #chsnews pic.twitter.com/Xo8DAwnwWQ
— Stephen Massar (@StephenLive5) June 18, 2015
Charleston Police just detained a man at the Shell Station here on King and Calhoun. Brought him inside Marriott.
— Matt Alba (@mattalbaWCBD) June 18, 2015
A pastor at a nearby AME church told me multiple victims. Here is footage of police detaining possible suspect. @WCBD pic.twitter.com/EAUyBSwiuh
— Matt Alba (@mattalbaWCBD) June 18, 2015
LIVE: Coverage of church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina (WCSC) – http://t.co/6rVQu7oOZo pic.twitter.com/yaizvtE7Le
— Coral News (@CoralNews) June 18, 2015
On scene in Charleston, where mass shooting just took place at AME church. Local pastor at nearby church leaving scene says up to 8 victims
— Benjy Sarlin (@BenjySarlin) June 18, 2015
Member of the church says bible study with 11 people was going on when shooting happened #chsnews
— William Joy (@WilliamLive5) June 18, 2015
Man taken into custody near church shooting in Charleston appears to be a photographer – @AndyParas
— Coral News (@CoralNews) June 18, 2015
Man on video being detained by police at Shell doesn't appear to be suspect. Local civil rights activists praying outside Marriott.
— Matt Alba (@mattalbaWCBD) June 18, 2015
Charleston police tweeted around 11:20 p.m. that they were still looking for the suspect.
Police are still looking for suspect in Calhoun Street shooting.
— Charleston P.D. (@CharlestonPD) June 18, 2015
Now there are reports of a possible bomb threat.
Police officer says there’s an “immediate threat” and we are being pushed back. #chsnews pic.twitter.com/ZenQWqY4HY
— CS Tyson (@SamInteractive) June 18, 2015
Now the bomb squad is en route to the scene. #chsnews
— Joe Wright (@Sctvman) June 18, 2015
CPD AND CCSO bomb squad in route police say #CharlestonShooting #chsnews
— Jenna-Ley Harrison (@jlharrison_news) June 18, 2015
Still in question is just how many were injured or killed in the shooting. Police have not confirmed a number.
I'm getting info from a source close to the CFD. They say the reported number of dead is accurate, but others have life-threatening injuries
— Holy City Sinner (@HolyCitySinner) June 18, 2015
The reported number is 8 dead. Heard from CFD source. Been told the same number by people with sources with CPD and MUSC #charleston
— Holy City Sinner (@HolyCitySinner) June 18, 2015
Double sourced. The suspect in #Charleston is NOT in custody. Police are still searching for shoooter. #CharlestonShooting #CHS
— Craig Melvin (@craigmelvin) June 18, 2015
South Carolina State Rep. Peter McCoy tweets that there have been 9 fatalities, but again, there’s been no official report on the number of deaths or injuries.
BREAKING #Charleston: according to State Rep. @petermccoyforsc 9 confirmed dead in shooting. https://t.co/N7v4TkOFXm
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoFOX46) June 18, 2015
Employee at Charleston church where shooting took place says nine people are dead –@MBoughtonPC
— Coral News (@CoralNews) June 18, 2015
Black Caucus Spokesman: Sen. Clementa Pinckney was at church and was involved. #sctweets #wis10 #charlestonshooting pic.twitter.com/2SRc9Cecv6
— Chad Mills (@ChadMillsWIS) June 18, 2015
Black caucus spokesman does not know yet if Sen. Pinckney suffered any injuries during the shooting. #sctweets #charlestonshooting #wis10
— Chad Mills (@ChadMillsWIS) June 18, 2015
One witness inside the church told local NBC reporter in #Charleston what he saw was "too terrible to talk about."
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) June 18, 2015
As of midnight, the search for the suspect continues.
Man that was taken into custody was released 1/2 an hour ago – Austin Rich – interrogated and let go
— Ray Rivera (@RayRiveraLive5) June 18, 2015
Another impromptu prayer vigil #CharlestonChurchShooting @ABCNews4 #chs #chsnews #sctweets pic.twitter.com/Z8EqX4yGd5
— Jason Tighe (@jtighe08) June 18, 2015
Mayor Joe Riley and Police Chief Greg Mullen have arrived on scene.
'Worst night of my career." -Police chief Mullen #chsnews
— Quintin Washington (@QuintinOnCamera) June 18, 2015
Chief: 8 dead in church, 1 died at hospital. 9 dead in #CharlestonShooting
— Andrew Knapp (@offlede) June 18, 2015
Chief: It is…unfathomable for someone to walk into church where people are having prayer meeting and take their lives. #CharlestonShooting
— Andrew Knapp (@offlede) June 18, 2015
9 dead, gunman still on loose police say, he is "extremely dangerous" #chsnews #CharlestonShooting
— Melissa Boughton (@mboughtonPC) June 18, 2015
CHS Mayor Riley spoke with shooting victims' families, most heartbreaking thing he has seen. This from a man in office since I was born.
— Jennifer Berry Hawes (@JenBerryHawes) June 18, 2015
#Charleston Mayor Joe Riley: "This is inexplicable. obviously, the most intolerable and unbelievable act possible."
— Cynthia Roldan (@CynthiaRoldan) June 18, 2015
Charleston Police Chief Mullen says "I believe this is a hate crime." Mayor Joe Riley agrees. #CharlestonShooting
— Holy City Sinner (@HolyCitySinner) June 18, 2015
Bomb threat is over, Mullen says. Asking people to stay calm, stay in their homes. #chsnews
— CS Tyson (@SamInteractive) June 18, 2015
Charleston Police Chief Mullen & Mayor Riley asking city to come together to find suspect. Mayor says to give "love and support" to famlies
— Holy City Sinner (@HolyCitySinner) June 18, 2015
Mullen: "We have had enough of this violence and if we stand up together we can stop this violence." #Charleston #chsnews
— Shawn Cabbagestalk (@CabbageTV) June 18, 2015
Chief Mullen says they will come back in a couple of hours to update the media.
— Victoria Hansen (@VHansenABCNews4) June 18, 2015
Twitchy will update this post as details emerge.
