Dylann Roof Confesses to Shooting, Charged with Murder

Dylann Roof has reportedly confessed to the Charleston church shooting and he has been charged with nine counts of murder.

The 21-year-old told officials that he “almost didn’t go through with it because everyone was so nice to him,” but decided to “go through with his mission,” according to NBC News.

In addition to the nine counts of murder, Roof was charged with one count of weapon possession.

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley says that “we will absolutely want him to have the death penalty.” Watch her interview below.