What Might Have Stopped Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Storm Roof?

By Bob Owens

Details are still emerging that describe the horror that unfolded last night inside Emanuel AME Zion Church in Charleston, SC shortly after 9:00 PM.

Shortly after 8:16 PM, 5’9″, 120 lbs white male named Dylann Storm Roof* entered Emanuel and found the bible study group meeting in the church basement. Roof asked to sit beside the church’s pastor, state Sen. Clementa Pinckney. It is unknown at this time if Roof knew who Pinckney was, or if he merely wanted to ensure that he was targeting a member of the clergy.

After observing the Bible study for some time, Roof allegedly drew a handgun at approximately 9:05 PM and stated to his victims, “You rape our women and you’re taking over our country. And you have to go.”

Eight of Roof’s victims died in the church basement. A ninth died at the hospital. Six of the victims were women and three were men, including Pastor Pinckney. A child survived the massacre by playing dead. Another woman was intentionally left alive by Roof to tell the story as a witness.

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Source:: Bearing Arms