Plans to demolish Texas church where 26 died in 2017 shooting halted by judge after families object, drawing visitors for possible final viewings.
A woman visits the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs , Texas, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, which is now a memorial to the 26 people who were killed by a gunman in 2017. The 100-year-old building has served as a memorial since the shooting, but now some want to raze the building.
Outside the church, the Wilson County Sheriff's Office told journalists to leave the area, saying neighbors had made the request for reasons related to private property. News cameras were not allowed in the church or parking lot. Christine Earnhardt, a secretary for the church, said Tuesday that she could not confirm whether a demolition was scheduled and that the church had no plans to comment or make a statement.
"We're not after money. We're after what's fair," Fugate said. "We want our clients to say their peace about whether the church should stand and take another vote."
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