Charleston church to reopen for Sunday services
The Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church will reportedly reopen Sunday morning after 9 people were fatally shot there Wednesday night. Congregation member Cassie Watson and others in the building confirmed the scheduled 8:30 a.m. opening to The Associated Press.
A cleaning crew worked on the historically black church in Charleston, South Carolina, after authorities say Dylann Roof opened fire during a bible study group. The church will open for Sunday school and then a 9 a.m. service.
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