Pastor Responds To Texas Shooting: Thank God People Had Right To Defend Themselves
Senior Minister praised congregants for preventing the shooter from killing more people
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Senior Minister of the West Freeway Church of Christ responded to the tragic shooting in his Texas church on Sunday by thanking God that his congregants 'had the right' to defend themselves.
The gunman shot and killed two people before parishioners shot and killed him during services shortly before noon, according to authorities.
Minister Britt Farmer thanked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and law enforcement for their prompt responses to the shooting:
“We lost two great men today, but it could have been a lot worse," he said.
"I’m thankful our government has allowed us the opportunity to protect ourselves.”
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The shooting took place as worshippers were finishing communion.
The incident was initially captured on a live stream that was quickly taken down.
Two church members were killed before congregants shot the culprit.
Reports also indicate that at least two of the church members were responsible for firing the shots that killed the shooter.
Texas DPS Director Jeoff Williams praised the armed congregants saying they had saved everyone else in that building.
“The citizens who were inside that church undoubtedly saved 242 other parishioners, and that might get swept aside,” he said.
West Freeway Church of Christ Senior Minister Britt Farmer: "I’m thankful our government has allowed us the opportunity to protect ourselves" pic.twitter.com/5fLSnSjQzg
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) December 30, 2019
The shooter was stopped within three seconds, preventing further carnage, by a law abiding citizen carrying a firearm. He is a hero. You are a moron. https://t.co/lRjTnWHkMM
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) December 30, 2019
In September, Democrat Joe Biden attacked TX Gov Greg Abbott for signing a law that let lawful gun owners carry guns into places of worship
— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) December 29, 2019
Biden: "it's just absolutely irrational. It's totally irrational"
Today, a good guy with a gun saved countless lives inside a Texas church pic.twitter.com/qeK31Bvm84
In September, Democrat Joe Biden attacked TX Gov Greg Abbott for signing a law that let lawful gun owners carry guns into places of worship
— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) December 29, 2019
Biden: "it's just absolutely irrational. It's totally irrational"
Today, a good guy with a gun saved countless lives inside a Texas church pic.twitter.com/qeK31Bvm84
NEW: Fort Worth Fire Department says the shooting call to West Freeway Church of Christ came in at 9:57. Church service begins at 10:30, according to the church’s website. No word from officials as to where exactly shooting occurred. Won’t confirm fatalities. @FOX4 told two dead. pic.twitter.com/E9eBzroW8j
— David Sentendrey (@DavidSFOX4) December 29, 2019
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“It was miraculous. The true heroes in all this are the people who were sitting in those pews today and responded, the immediate responders … it was truly heroic.”
Gov. Greg Abbott has released a statement on the incident.
“Our hearts go out to the victims and families of those killed in the evil act of violence that occurred at the West Freeway Church of Christ.
Places of worship are meant to be sacred, and I am grateful for the church members who acted quickly to take down the shooter and help prevent further loss of life.”
“Today, evil walked boldly among us,” Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn said.
“But let me remind you, good people raised up and stopped it before it got worse.”
Democrat Joe Biden had previously attacked TX Gov Greg Abbott for signing a law that let lawful gun owners carry guns into places of worship.
