I'm wondering the same. And did they run? Is it possible they all were wounded after the first shots and so were unable to do anything? Or could they have been shocked and frightened, and maybe they tried talking him out of it, instead?
Who knows how we all might react in that situation.
Rest in peace.
We can only speculate regarding the details of this event, because not much has been reported. I have wondered where the parishioners were when the psycho was shooting. Did he shoot the pastor first and then turn and make every line up at the altar. Where were they all when this was going down? In the front of the church, at the altar, the back of the church? So few details have been given, that it’s difficult to ascertain what those poor, unfortunate souls could or couldn’t do. Heck, if someone was behind him, one of the ladies could have smacked him in the head with a heavy purse. This is why I am waiting for details on how this all came down. If anyone has any - please post.