Police Release Photos of Charleston South Carolina Church Shooting Suspect

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Police and federal law enforcement agencies were in the midst an all-out manhunt Thursday morning for the gunman they say is responsible for killing 9 people in a Charleston South Carolina church Wednesday night in what police described as a hate crime.
The suspect opened fire on a bible study group at the historic black Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun street, killing eight people in an "unfathomable." Two other people were rushed to the hospital where one died.
PHOTO: Charleston, South Carolina police released images, June 18, 2015, showing a car driven by a man suspected in a deadly church shooting.
Charleston Police Department
PHOTO: Charleston, South Carolina police released images, June 18, 2015, showing a car driven by a man suspected in a deadly church shooting.
PHOTO: Worshippers gather to pray down the street from the Emanuel AME Church following a shooting, June 17, 2015, in Charleston, South Carolina.
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PHOTO: Worshippers gather to pray down the street from the Emanuel AME Church following a shooting, June 17, 2015, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Early Thursday morning, police released pictures from surveillance footage showing the suspect, a younger white man, approximately 21-25 years old, as well as the car he was driving, police said.
"This is an extremely dangerous individual," said Charleston Police Chief Gregory Mullen.
The suspect was described as approximately 5-foot-9, wearing a sweatshirt with distinctive markings and Timberland boots, police said. Joining the search was the FBI and state law enforcement.
PHOTO: Police close off a section of Calhoun Street near the Emanuel AME Church following a shooting, June 17, 2015, in Charleston, South Carolina.
David Goldman/AP Photo
PHOTO: Police close off a section of Calhoun Street near the Emanuel AME Church following a shooting, June 17, 2015, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Police also said the car he was driving had a "very distinctive" license plate. Officials would not elaborate on the make and model of the car.
"This is a all hands on deck effort with the community and law enforcement," Mullen said.
Police said they had set up a tip line - 1-800 CALL FBI, advised the public to be alert and said to call 911 and not approach.
"When people go out they should be vigilant," Mullen said.


PHOTO: Police stand outside the Emanuel AME Church following a shooting, June 17, 2015, in Charleston, South Carolina.
David Goldman/AP Photo
PHOTO: Police stand outside the Emanuel AME Church following a shooting, June 17, 2015, in Charleston, South Carolina.

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