News Report:
A chilling portrait of the Texas church shooter Devin Kelley has emerged, revealing a man who was an outcast and a loner, and who had a history of berating religious believers on social media. According to former friends and classmates, Kelley was a "creepy" atheist who never fit in with his peers, and who harbored a deep-seated hatred for organized religion.
The disturbing details about Kelley's troubled past have emerged as authorities continue to investigate the massacre that left 26 people dead and numerous others injured at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Kelley, 26, was known to be a troubled individual, who had a history of mental health issues and had been discharged from the Air Force for bad conduct. He was also known to be a heavy user of social media, where he frequently berated religious believers and expressed his disdain for organized religion.
"He was always saying stuff like, 'God is bullshit'," said a former classmate who wished to remain anonymous. "He would post pictures of himself with guns and make jokes about shooting up churches. It was always really creepy."
Another former friend of Kelley's said that he had been an outcast in his community, and that he had never really fit in with anyone.
"He was always kind of a loner, and he never really had any friends," said the friend. "He would often talk about how much he hated religion and how he wanted to kill himself. It was really sad."
The revelations about Kelley's troubled past have left many in shock and disbelief, as the community tries to come to terms with the senseless act of violence that occurred on Sunday.
As authorities continue to investigate the massacre, they are urging anyone with information about Kelley's activities in the days leading up to the attack to come forward.
In the meantime, the people of Sutherland Springs are coming together to support each other and to try to heal from this unspeakable tragedy.