White man opens fire in historically black church, kills 9

In what is without a doubt a hate crime, nine people have been killed after a white gunman entered Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina – one of the oldest black churches in America.

Before CNN or any other outlet comes out to tell us about the murderer’s love for kittens or whatever, before they try their very hardest to humanize this criminal, let it clear that our murderer is nothing but a terrorist.

“The only reason someone would walk into a church and shoot people that were praying is out of hate,” said Charleston Mayor Joe Riley. And that is nothing but a fact.

Via The Post & Courier:

Police and emergency vehicles swarmed several blocks surrounding Henrietta and Calhoun streets, just east of Marion Square. Barricades blocked off several streets to traffic, and police asked nearby residents to leave their homes.

The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. inside Emanuel AME Church at 110 Calhoun St. Police were seen exiting the 19th century church, and their presence extended blocks beyond the site.

Police were still looking for the gunman late Wednesday, and helicopters are hovering above. Police spokesman Charles Francis described the suspect as a 21-year-old white male in a gray sweatshirt/hoodie and jeans with Timberland boots. He has a slender build.