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Gunman Opens Fire In Unitarian Church

The Associated Press:
A gunman opened fire at a church youth performance Sunday in Knoxville, Tennessee killing two people, including a man witnesses called a hero for shielding others from a shotgun blast. Seven adults were also injured but no children were harmed at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. Members said they dove under pews or ran from the building when the shooting started. Congregants tackled the gunman.

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Powell Man Charged in deadly shooting at Unitarian Church
WATE-TV Local News:
KNOXVILLE -- Jim D. Adkisson, 58, of Powell, is accused of opening fire with a 12 gauge shotgun during a Sunday morning service at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Church. Eight people were left injured and two of those have died. Adkisson is being held on a charge of first degree murder and a $1 million bond. Investigators believe he fired three rounds at the church at 2931 Kingston Pike, near the Sequoyah Hills community. Linda Kraeger, 61, passed away at UT Medical Center. Earlier Sunday, Greg McKendry, 60, passed away. He was a member of the board and an usher at the church.

Posted by Editor at July 28, 2008 12:21 AM