Police led suspected shooter Dylann Roof into a courthouse in Shelby, N.C., on Thursday.

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Police led suspected shooter Dylann Roof into a courthouse in Shelby, N.C., on Thursday.

Police stood near the vehicle that was driven by Dylann Storm Roof after he was arrested in Shelby, N.C.

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Police stood near the vehicle that was driven by Dylann Storm Roof after he was arrested in Shelby, N.C.

US Representative John Lewis (left) wiped his eye as members of Congress prayed outside US Capitol.

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US Representative John Lewis (left) wiped his eye as members of Congress prayed outside US Capitol.

Dylann Roof, 21, is suspected in the fatal shooting at a S.C. church.

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Dylann Roof, 21, is suspected in the fatal shooting at a S.C. church.

A group of local pastors and church goers prayed together for the victims at a church in Spartanburg, S.C.

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A group of local pastors and churchgoers prayed together for the victims at a church in Spartanburg, S.C.

President Obama (right) spoke about the shooting as Vice President Biden looked on.

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President Obama (right) spoke about the shooting as Vice President Biden looked on.

A photo taken outside the church appeared to show the suspect entering.

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A photo taken outside the church appeared to show the suspect entering.

Police manned a barricade behind the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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Police were seen behind the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

The church?s pastor, state Senator Clementa Pinckney, was killed in the shooting.

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The church?s pastor, state Senator Clementa Pinckney, was killed.

Police believe the attack is a hate crime.

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Police believe the attack is a hate crime.

Alleged shooter captured after massacre at S.C. church

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Pastors and parishioners joined hands during a prayer vigil for the victims of the South Carolina shooting at 12th Baptist Church in Roxbury on Thursday.

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Governor Charlie Baker said Thursday that states should be entitled to decide whether to fly the Confederate flag at their capitols.

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