Tonight we’re getting word of a horrific mass shooting at a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina. The suspect is a 21-year old white male. There are not many verified details yet, so here’s an overnight thread to keep up on new information as it becomes available.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Police are searching for a 21 year old white man who allegedly opened fire Wednesday evening on parishioners at the historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. The Post and Courier is reporting nine shooting victims with multiple fatalities.

The pastor of the church was inside for a service at the time of the shooting. But it was unclear if the shooting took place inside the church.

Police are saying on Twitter that they’re looking for an approximately 21-year-old white male.