Article originally appeared on www.westernjournal.com.
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” – John 10:11
That powerful Bible quote rang painfully true over the weekend for people of faith in the Magnolia State.
A tragic shooting at a church-sponsored Easter egg hunt Saturday afternoon in Gulfport, Mississippi, has left a beloved deacon dead.
The event took place at the Goldin Sports Complex. It was hosted by Empowerment Ministries Christian Center for families in the community, according to People magazine.
Deacon Eddie Shed, 39, was killed while attempting to protect others. WLOX-TV reported that he intervened during a violent dispute, simultaneously shielding children from harm.
The shooting stemmed from a child custody dispute, police confirmed. Tyran Deion Gable, 24, of Saucier, Mississippi, was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Gable allegedly targeted the mother of his child during the dispute, and Shed was …
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