Texas church shooting: How to offer condolences online

At least 26 people were killed by a shooter at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas.

The shooting during services on Sunday, Nov 5, is drawing reactions of shock, outrage, grief and support for the church members.

The AJC is providing an online guest book for readers and others to express condolences and support for members, family and friends of the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church.

Read and sign an online guestbook for the Sutherland Springs shooting victims

ExploreOn Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, a day after a mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Doug John, along with his son and two apprentices, installed 26 metal crosses in memory of the 26 people killed in what Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has referred to as “the largest mass shooting in our state’s history.”

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