The gunman who opened fire inside the Burnette Chapel Church has been identified as 25-year-old Emanuel Kidega Samson, who police say will be jailed tonight on multiple charges including murder and attempted murder.
The other churchgoers have been moved to a safe location. A reunification area is set up at Beautiful Gate Church at 12316 Old Hickory Boulevard. Call 615-522-8135 for information on loved ones.
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The victims at Vanderbilt Medical Center are identified as 83-year-old William Jenkins, stable condition; 84-year-old Marlene Jenkins, stable; 60-year-old David Spann, critical but stable; 65-year-old Peggy Spann, stable; and 68-year-old Linda Bush, stable condition. The victims at Skyline Medical Center are 64-year-old Katherine Dickerson, stable condition; and 22-year-old Robert Engle, stable. source
Engle is the usher who police are hailing a hero after confronting Samson.