Multiple people have been shot at a church in the Birmingham, Alabama, area on Thursday, police said.

The number of people shot at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills and their conditions were not disclosed.

An exterior view of St Stephen's Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Al.
An exterior view of St Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Al.Google Maps

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.

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.

This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

Source: | This article originally belongs to Nbcnews.com

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