Three individuals, including a woman, pastor and a young child, were shot this morning at a church in Selma, Ala. A suspect has been arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder. Here are more details:
Mugshot of James Minter, charged with 3 counts of Att. Murder for church shooting in Selma this morning. pic.twitter.com/EQt4AityJu
— CBS 42 (@CBS_42) 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….
— CBS 42 (@CBS_42) 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
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…for the shooting. Child visitation and ongoing domestic violence between the couple. Remains in jail w/no bond pic.twitter.com/MbXpE2o6a5
— CBS 42 (@CBS_42) 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.
— CBS 42 (@CBS_42) 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 Missing Doc's Mojo (@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