Dylann Roof confesses to Charleston church shooting, reports say


Accused Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof has confessed to shooting and killing nine people Wednesday night, CNN is reporting.

Officials told the cable news network that Roof told investigators that he wanted to start a race war when he opened fire at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

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He told police that he bought the .45-caliber hangun used in the shootings, officials told CNN.

An official said earlier that Roof's father bought him a Glock handgun for his birthday.

Roof is scheduled for a bond hearing Friday afternoon.