Three people were shot dead on Thursday evening at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Westavia Hills, Alabama, the Westavia Hills Police Department said.
Police were alerted to the incident at 3775 Crosshaven Drive around 6:22 pm.
Captain Shane Ware said during a briefing that three people were shot inside the church. One has died and two are being treated at the hospital. added.
Suspect shooter in in police custody.
Darren J. Reynolds contributed to this report.