Sutherland Springs church shooting in pictures

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Church surrounded by police tapeImage source, KSAT 12/Reuters
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The attack happened at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, population 400.

Law enforcement officials gather near First Baptist ChurchImage source, Getty Images
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The suspected gunman was found dead in his vehicle some miles away.

Law enforcement officials investigatingImage source, Reuters
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Governor Greg Abbott said it was the worst mass shooting in the history of Texas.

A crowd of people at a candlelit vigilImage source, Reuters
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A candlelit vigil was held for the victims.

A crowd of people at a candle light vigilImage source, Reuters
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The shooting comes just a month after a gunman in Las Vegas opened fire on an outdoor music festival in the deadliest mass shooting in recent US history.