Man suspected in church shooting upset over breakup, police say

Witnesses told police that Minter entered the church and sat in the front row between his girlfriend and the baby, according to a statement released by the Selma Police Department

, --September 20, 2015

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A man suspected of shooting three people in an Alabama church was likely upset over a recent breakup and visitation issues with his son, police said.
James Junior Minter, 26, is being held without bond in the shooting of his girlfriend, his infant son and a pastor who tried to intervene Sunday morning, according to Selma police Lt. Curtis Muhannad. The pastor has been identified as Earl Carswell. Minter was arrested after he opened fire during church service at Oasis Tabernacle Church in East Selma, Alabama. More...

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