Mass Shooting Reported Thursday At St Stephen’s Episcopal Church Vestavia Hills AL

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. (THECOUNT) — Multiple people have been shot at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills Alabama on Thursday, police said. Vestavia Hills is a community near Birmingham.

The number of people shot at the church and their conditions are unknown at this time.

The church is located at 3775 Crosshaven Dr in Vestavia Hills.

The suspect in custody in the shooting, which occurred around 6:20 p.m, police said.

Vestavia Hills police did not provide any additional details about the shooting, reports NBCNEWS.

Kelley Hudlow, missioner for clergy formation for the diocese, told NBC affiliate WVTM of Birmingham that people have been injured, but she did not know more.

“We’re kind of like with everyone else, just waiting to learn more,” she said. “Currently we are praying for healing and safety.”

Vestavia Hills is a city of around 39,000 southeast of Birmingham.

Geo quick facts: Jefferson County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Alabama, located in the central portion of the state. As of the 2010 census, its population was 658,466. Its county seat is Birmingham, the most populous city in the state – Wikipedia.