A local pastor has been killed and two others have been injured after a shooting at Starrville Methodist Church in East Texas, according to the Smith County Sheriff's Office. Smith said that the pastor, who was armed, pointed a gun at the suspect and asked him to leave. However, the suspect was able to disarm the pastor before shooting and killing him. Prior to the incident, authorities were pursuing the suspect in an overnight manhunt that began at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night. The sheriff said the shooting suspect will likely face a capital murder charge.

Source: Fox News January 03, 2021 20:48 UTC