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Democrats arerenewing theircalls for gun reform after reports ofa mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, on Sunday.

Multiple people are dead after gunfire erupted at the church, which is not far outside San Antonio, according toreports.

Sens. Bob CaseyRobert (Bob) Patrick CaseyFive takeaways from new Senate fundraising reports Vulnerable Dems: Trump hasn't won them over on taxes Trump gives Barletta edge in crowded Pa. primary MORE Jr. (Pa.), Dick DurbinRichard (Dick) Joseph DurbinDem senators write DHS calling for accurate hurricane death counts Sessions spars with Dems at heated oversight hearing Durbin slams Sessions for pulling funds from sanctuary cities MORE (Ill.) and Kamala HarrisKamala Devi Harris19 sens question EPA methodology behind Clean Power Plan repeal Overnight Energy: Montana energy firm feuds with San Juan mayor over contract Pelosi calls for DACA deal ahead of spending debate MORE (Calif.) were among the Democrats who urged Congress to act in response to the latest deadly shooting.

"Im thinking of and praying for all those impacted by the shooting in Texas. In addition to offering my prayers and thoughts I also believe Congress must take action on gun violence," Casey wrote in two separate tweets.

In addition to offering my prayers and thoughts I also believe Congress must take action on gun violence (2/2)

"The shooter turned his gun on people -- kids -- in a place of worship. America is in the grips of a gun violence crisis. Congress must act," Durbin tweeted.

The shooter turned his gun on people -- kids -- in a place of worship.America is in the grips of a gun violence crisis. Congress must act. https://t.co/CIJX3jM3Tq

Harris, a possible 2020 presidentialcontender,also condemned senseless gun violence after the shooting.

Senseless gun violence has torn apart another community this time in a house of worship. When do we say enough is enough? https://t.co/gsW1KN54xc

"Enough is enough," Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)said in a series of tweets. "Now is the time for commonsense gun violence prevention steps. Congressional complicity must end."

Enough is enough. Now is the time for commonsense gun violence prevention steps. Congressional complicity must end.

Sens. Dianne FeinsteinDianne Emiel FeinsteinFeinstein blasts 'immoral travesty' after immigration agents detain girl with cerebral palsy Dem mega-donor Steyer runs ads calling on Hoyer to support impeaching Trump Trump's tax plan and the certainty of Democratic resistance MORE (Calif.) and Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenOvernight Regulation: Trump declares opioids a public health emergency | Mark Kelly lobbied Scalise on guns | Warren rips plans to ease bank oversight | Coal industry advocate tapped for mining regulator Overnight Finance: House adopts Senate budget, taking step to tax reform | GOP worries Trump feuds will endanger tax plan | Trump talks NAFTA withdrawal with senators | Treasury calls for looser oversight of insurers Trump's tax plan and the certainty of Democratic resistance MORE (Mass.) also joined their colleagues in condemning the lack of action.

When will this end? When will we decide that we cant accept massacres in our places of worship, schools, or at concerts? When will we actually do something about it?" Feinstein wrote in a statement.

Im horrified by the news of this latest mass shooting. My thoughts are with all of those in Sutherland Springs. https://t.co/gCTIsAXQX6

"Thoughts & prayers are not enough, GOP. We must end this violence. We must stop these tragedies. People are dying while you wait," Warren wrote in one tweet.

Thoughts & prayers are not enough, GOP. We must end this violence. We must stop these tragedies. People are dying while you wait.

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, called on his Congressional colleagues to show "courage" and take a stand against gun violence.

Sickened by yet another mass shooting leaving people dead & injured. Enough! Congress must muster the courage to help prevent gun violence.

Sen. Chris MurphyChristopher (Chris) Scott MurphyDems to introduce bill barring Trump from preemptive strikes without Congress approval Juan Williams: Trump's cynical sabotage of ObamaCare In Congress, fears grow about lack of strategy on multiple battlefields MORE (D-Conn.), meanwhile, released a lengthy statement in which he called on his colleagues in Congress to hold themselves accountable.

"Ask yourself how can you claim that you respect human life while choosing fealty to weapons-makers over support for measures favored by the vast majority of your constituents," Murphy wrote.

Witnessessaid an armed man walked into the First Baptist Church around 11:30 a.m. and opened fire.

Police have notconfirmed the officialnumber of fatalities.

The local news stationKSATreported that the gunman was also killed.

The attack comes more than a month after the nation's deadliest mass shooting in modern history, in which a gunman opened fire on a country music festival in Las Vegas, killing 58 people and injuringhundreds more.

President Trump, who'sembarking on a12-day tripto Asia, tweetedshortly after reports of the shooting surfaced.

"May God be w/ the people of Sutherland Springs, Texas. The FBI & law enforcement are on the scene. I am monitoring the situation from Japan," Trump wrote.

Updated 4:50 p.m.

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