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Suspect held after church-service shootings

James Minter
James Minter

EAST SELMA, Ala. (AP) — A man suspected of shooting and wounding his girlfriend, infant son, and the pastor of an Alabama church is being held without bond.

Police say 26-year-old James Junior Minter was likely upset over a recent breakup and visitation issues.

Police say Minter opened fire Sunday morning during a church service at Oasis Tabernacle Church in East Selma.

Police say Pastor Earl Carswell was shot when he tried to intervene.

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