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Gunman Kills 5 People in Baton Rouge, Louisiana


A gunman in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, opened fire at a church service Sunday, killing five people.

Police said the suspect, 25-year-old Anthony Bell, killed four members of the congregation. He then abducted his wife and at three of their children from the church service before shooting her to death at a different location.

Bell was arrested at an apartment complex near the church. Police said the children were unharmed.

A police spokesman said the motive for the shooting was not immediately clear.

Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters.
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