2 dead, 1 critically injured in Texas church shooting

Two people died and one person sustained critical injuries in a shooting at a church in White Settlement of Texas, officials said. According to authorities, police responded to reports of a shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ on Sunday around 10:00 am local time.

active threat to community

At least two people were found de at scene, MedStar Mobile Healthcare spokeswoman Macara Trusty said. A third person was undergoing treatment for critical injuries, she said. MedStar is ambulance service. Mike Drivdahl of Fort Worth Fire Department said situation has "stabilised" and re was active threat to community.

'An evil act of violence'

Police believe suspected gunman is among three who were shot, Drivdahl said. Texas Goverr Greg Abbott issued a statement calling shooting an "evil act of violence". "Places of worship are meant to be sacred, and I am grateful for church members who acted quickly to take down shooter and help prevent furr loss of life," Abbott said.

White Settlement is a suburb about 15 minutes west of downtown Fort Worth. shooting comes more than two years after a gunman opened fire at a church in Surland Springs -- a community about 300 miles away from White Settlement -- killing at least 26 people.