After four days of investigation, authorities have given the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs back to the people. Since Sunday’s shooting in Texas, the blocks surrounding the church have been closed, and caution tape and state troopers have been keeping people away 24 hours a day.
There is still blood on the ceiling and bullet holes in some of the Bibles, according to a law enforcement officer.
Thursday afternoon, state troopers removed the caution tape and took down their mobile investigation unit. This allowed anyone to walk up next to the fence surrounding the church.
At first look, workers could be seen covering bullet holes in the siding that are still visible from the street, and repainting the exterior. They also cleaned the interior where 26 people, including a one year old and unborn baby were murdered last Sunday by a shooter.
The Southern Baptist Convention tells Fox News that Pastor Frank Pomeroy has expressed his desire to tear the church down. However, the Southern Baptist Convention said the pastor and his congregation would have the final say. Authorities have described the church as riddled with bullet holes and the pastor’s wife, Sherri, said it’s damaged beyond repair. But today, workers were making significant repairs.
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