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Dylann Roof, the alleged gunman authorities say is responsible for killing nine people in a Charleston, South Carolina, church Wednesday night, has been apprehended, authorities said.

Police said Roof, 21, was arrested today at a traffic stop in Shelby, North Carolina, about two hundred fifty miles north of Charleston. He was expected to be charged Thursday night with murder, permitting for him to be extradited.

More charges were expected, the local prosecutor’s office told ABC News affiliate WCIV.

A citizen witnessed the suspect’s car and reported it to police, who responded and made the arrest, police said. Roof cooperated with the officer who stopped him, according to police.

Officials said they believe Roof acted alone.

“I am so pleased we were able to resolve this case quickly,” Charleston Police Chief Gregory Mullen said at a news conference.

The FBI and Charleston police had earlier identified Roof, of Lexington, South Carolina, as the suspect.

The suspect opened fire on a bible probe group at the historic predominantly black Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street, killing eight people in an “unfathomable” act of violence. One other person was rushed to the hospital and died. Police originally said two people were hospitalized.

Police said the alleged gunman, whom the mayor called a “horrible scoundrel,” was inwards the church attending the prayer meeting with worshipers for almost an hour.

Three of the victims were masculines and six were females, officials said. The Rev. Clementa Pinckney, church pastor and a South Carolina state senator, was among the dead. Six other victims were identified as Rev. Sharonda Singleton, retired pastor Dr. Daniel L. Simmons, Ethel Lee Lance, Cynthia Hurd, Myra Thompson and latest college graduate Tywanza Sanders.

Three people survived the shooting, but details about them were not instantly available.

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“This is a situation that is unacceptable in any society and especially in our society and our city,” Mullen said.

Early this morning, police released pictures from surveillance footage showcasing the suspect, a white man, approximately twenty one to twenty five years old, as well as the car he was driving, police said.

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“This is an utterly dangerous individual,” Mullen said.

The suspect had been described as approximately 5-foot-9, wearing a sweatshirt with distinctive markings and Timberland boots, police said.

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Dylann Roof, the alleged gunman authorities say is responsible for killing nine people in a Charleston, South Carolina, church Wednesday night, has been apprehended, authorities said.

Police said Roof, 21, was arrested today at a traffic stop in Shelby, North Carolina, about two hundred fifty miles north of Charleston. He was expected to be charged Thursday night with murder, permitting for him to be extradited.

More charges were expected, the local prosecutor’s office told ABC News affiliate WCIV.

A citizen witnessed the suspect’s car and reported it to police, who responded and made the arrest, police said. Roof cooperated with the officer who stopped him, according to police.

Officials said they believe Roof acted alone.

“I am so pleased we were able to resolve this case quickly,” Charleston Police Chief Gregory Mullen said at a news conference.

The FBI and Charleston police had earlier identified Roof, of Lexington, South Carolina, as the suspect.

The suspect opened fire on a bible examine group at the historic predominantly black Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street, killing eight people in an “unfathomable” act of violence. One other person was rushed to the hospital and died. Police originally said two people were hospitalized.

Police said the alleged gunman, whom the mayor called a “horrible scoundrel,” was inwards the church attending the prayer meeting with worshipers for almost an hour.

Three of the victims were masculines and six were females, officials said. The Rev. Clementa Pinckney, church pastor and a South Carolina state senator, was among the dead. Six other victims were identified as Rev. Sharonda Singleton, retired pastor Dr. Daniel L. Simmons, Ethel Lee Lance, Cynthia Hurd, Myra Thompson and latest college graduate Tywanza Sanders.

Three people survived the shooting, but details about them were not instantaneously available.

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“This is a situation that is unacceptable in any society and especially in our society and our city,” Mullen said.

Early this morning, police released pictures from surveillance footage demonstrating the suspect, a white man, approximately twenty one to twenty five years old, as well as the car he was driving, police said.

David Goldman/AP Photo

“This is an enormously dangerous individual,” Mullen said.

The suspect had been described as approximately 5-foot-9, wearing a sweatshirt with distinctive markings and Timberland boots, police said.

David Goldman/AP Photo

Wade Spees/The Post And Courier/AP Photo

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Dylann Roof, the alleged gunman authorities say is responsible for killing nine people in a Charleston, South Carolina, church Wednesday night, has been apprehended, authorities said.

Police said Roof, 21, was arrested today at a traffic stop in Shelby, North Carolina, about two hundred fifty miles north of Charleston. He was expected to be charged Thursday night with murder, permitting for him to be extradited.

More charges were expected, the local prosecutor’s office told ABC News affiliate WCIV.

A citizen spotted the suspect’s car and reported it to police, who responded and made the arrest, police said. Roof cooperated with the officer who stopped him, according to police.

Officials said they believe Roof acted alone.

“I am so pleased we were able to resolve this case quickly,” Charleston Police Chief Gregory Mullen said at a news conference.

The FBI and Charleston police had earlier identified Roof, of Lexington, South Carolina, as the suspect.

The suspect opened fire on a bible probe group at the historic predominantly black Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street, killing eight people in an “unfathomable” act of violence. One other person was rushed to the hospital and died. Police originally said two people were hospitalized.

Police said the alleged gunman, whom the mayor called a “horrible scoundrel,” was inwards the church attending the prayer meeting with worshipers for almost an hour.

Three of the victims were masculines and six were females, officials said. The Rev. Clementa Pinckney, church pastor and a South Carolina state senator, was among the dead. Six other victims were identified as Rev. Sharonda Singleton, retired pastor Dr. Daniel L. Simmons, Ethel Lee Lance, Cynthia Hurd, Myra Thompson and latest college graduate Tywanza Sanders.

Three people survived the shooting, but details about them were not instantly available.

David Goldman/AP Photo

“This is a situation that is unacceptable in any society and especially in our society and our city,” Mullen said.

Early this morning, police released pictures from surveillance footage showcasing the suspect, a white man, approximately twenty one to twenty five years old, as well as the car he was driving, police said.

David Goldman/AP Photo

“This is an enormously dangerous individual,” Mullen said.

The suspect had been described as approximately 5-foot-9, wearing a sweatshirt with distinctive markings and Timberland boots, police said.

David Goldman/AP Photo

Wade Spees/The Post And Courier/AP Photo

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Dylann Roof, the alleged gunman authorities say is responsible for killing nine people in a Charleston, South Carolina, church Wednesday night, has been apprehended, authorities said.

Police said Roof, 21, was arrested today at a traffic stop in Shelby, North Carolina, about two hundred fifty miles north of Charleston. He was expected to be charged Thursday night with murder, permitting for him to be extradited.

More charges were expected, the local prosecutor’s office told ABC News affiliate WCIV.

A citizen eyed the suspect’s car and reported it to police, who responded and made the arrest, police said. Roof cooperated with the officer who stopped him, according to police.

Officials said they believe Roof acted alone.

“I am so pleased we were able to resolve this case quickly,” Charleston Police Chief Gregory Mullen said at a news conference.

The FBI and Charleston police had earlier identified Roof, of Lexington, South Carolina, as the suspect.

The suspect opened fire on a bible probe group at the historic predominantly black Emanuel AME Church on Calhoun Street, killing eight people in an “unfathomable” act of violence. One other person was rushed to the hospital and died. Police originally said two people were hospitalized.

Police said the alleged gunman, whom the mayor called a “horrible scoundrel,” was inwards the church attending the prayer meeting with worshipers for almost an hour.

Three of the victims were masculines and six were females, officials said. The Rev. Clementa Pinckney, church pastor and a South Carolina state senator, was among the dead. Six other victims were identified as Rev. Sharonda Singleton, retired pastor Dr. Daniel L. Simmons, Ethel Lee Lance, Cynthia Hurd, Myra Thompson and latest college graduate Tywanza Sanders.

Three people survived the shooting, but details about them were not instantly available.

David Goldman/AP Photo

“This is a situation that is unacceptable in any society and especially in our society and our city,” Mullen said.

Early this morning, police released pictures from surveillance footage demonstrating the suspect, a white man, approximately twenty one to twenty five years old, as well as the car he was driving, police said.

David Goldman/AP Photo

“This is an utterly dangerous individual,” Mullen said.

The suspect had been described as approximately 5-foot-9, wearing a sweatshirt with distinctive markings and Timberland boots, police said.

David Goldman/AP Photo

Wade Spees/The Post And Courier/AP Photo

Get real-time updates as this story unfolds. To commence, just “starlet” this story in ABC News’ phone app. Download ABC News for iPhone here or ABC News for Android here.

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