The series of shooting in the US hits with another shooting that took place outside the Cornerstone Church on Thursday along Highway 30 just outside of Ames has left three people dead, including the shooter, according to the Story County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident took place at around 6:51 p.m. after several law enforcement agencies received calls about a shooter and two victims in the church’s parking lot. The alleged shooter, identified as a man, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victims were identified as women, the sheriff’s office said. The people inside the church while the shooting took place at the time were confirmed safe by the authorities.
Law enforcement is currently speaking with witnesses inside the church and clearing the scene of the shooting. They’re also working to provide resources to immediate family members impacted.
The Story County Sheriff’s Office will give an update on the shooting Friday morning at 10:30 from their office in Nevada.
Thursday night marked the start of the ministry’s “Summer Salt” sermons. The event was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., Cornerstone Church hosts The Salt Company an Iowa State University ministry that meets every Thursday night
