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President Trump Calls Texas Church Shooter "Deranged"

President Donald Trump says the mass shooting at a Texas church is the result of a "mental health problem at the highest level."

Speaking at an event with the Japanese prime minister in Tokyo on Monday, Trump described the gunman as a "very deranged individual."

Authorities say 26 people were killed and about 20 others were wounded Sunday after a man opened fire inside the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs.

Officials have not released all the names of the dead, but said they ranged from 5 to 72 years old.

Officials identified the shooter to The Associated Press as Devin Kelley.

Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the shooting, and have not broached the topic of the gunman's mental health.

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