According to police, Maryville Illinois First Baptist Church Pastor, the Rev. Fred Winters blocked the first rounds with his Bible. To no avail, the rounds from the .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol pierced the Bible and wounded Reverend Winters eventually killing him. Two men and the gunman were injured as well. The two men, Terry Bullard and Keith Melton subdued the gunman after his weapon jammed and he pulled out a knife, stabbing himself and the other two men.
As of this writing, police still don't know the relationship between the pastor and the 27 year old unidentified gunman. Or what drove him kill one of the pillars of the Maryville community.
St. Louis University Hospital, spokeswoman Laura Keller would not release details of the gunman's condition or injuries.
Police aren't giving out any more information about the case at this time.
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