Pastor, woman and child injured in Alabama church shooting; Suspect arrested, charged

Mugshot of James Minter, charged with 3 counts of Att. Murder for church shooting in Selma this morning. pic.twitter.com/EQt4AityJu

— WIAT 42 (@WIAT42) September 20, 2015

Minter is 26 years old. Police say he sat between the woman and child on the front row, then pulled a gun and began shooting….

— WIAT 42 (@WIAT42) September 20, 2015

Minter then fled, but was caught by police less than a mile from the church. Police have possible motive… pic.twitter.com/g2W2gKFsoo

— WIAT 42 (@WIAT42) September 20, 2015

…for the shooting. Child visitation and ongoing domestic violence between the couple. Remains in jail w/no bond pic.twitter.com/MbXpE2o6a5

— WIAT 42 (@WIAT42) September 20, 2015

The pastor of the church was shot while grabbing Minter. Others in church were able to subdue him and grab gun before he fled.

— WIAT 42 (@WIAT42) September 20, 2015

Thank God for those with the courage to stop him! "3 Hurt in #Alabama Church Shooting; Suspect Arrested" – http://t.co/Stc6niFW8t

— Gail Trask (@GailTrask) September 20, 2015

3 people were shot today in a Church located in Selma, Alabama. I'm at a loss of words. The ONE place where people should be safe.

— John Perry (@Popcorn_Perry) September 20, 2015