Mississippi Deacon Eddie Shed Shot Dead At Church Easter Egg Hunt

Mississippi deacon Eddie Shed died a hero on Saturday (April 12) after an Easter egg hunt was terrorized by gunfire.

WLOX reports that 24-year-old Tyran Deion Gable got into a heated argument with the mother of his child at the gathering hosted by Empowerment Ministries Christian Center (EMCC). Witnesses say Gable then shot two people who were attempting to deescalate the situation. One of those people was airlifted to a hospital in Mobile, Alabama. The other was Deacon Shed, who had also served as head of security for the host church. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

“He died a hero doing what he does best, and that’s protecting and that’s loving and that’s looking out for everyone,” clergy member Alexis Weathersby told the outlet when speaking on Shed. “He was just a wonderful man that was willing to do any and everything for anyone.”

Shed was protecting the children when the gunfire erupted.

EMCC Senior Pastor, Dr. Gregg S. Magee, Sr., issued a statement on Facebook on behalf of the church about the incident and Shed’s death.

“It is with heavy hearts that we, the Empowerment Ministries Christian Center, address the tragic events that unfolded during our Family Easter Egg Hunt at Prudie Circle Earlier today. Our beloved Deacon Eddie Shed was taken from us in a senseless act of gun violence,” it read.

Magee continued, “Deacon Shed epitomized the virtues of a hero, displaying selfless courage and bravery that ultimately saved others from harm. He paid the ultimate price for his valor, and we are deeply saddened by this loss.”

He was described as “a pillar of strength within our community and a beacon of light and hope,” noting that “his unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others have left an indelible mark on
all who knew him.”

His family has started a GoFundMe to raise money for his wife, Doris, their three children and any financial burdens that may incur.

Gable, who was also shot and injured, has been arrested and charged with one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault. He was not granted bond for the murder charge. However, the judge did set a $250,000 bond for the aggravated assault charge.

The Gulfport Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to call them at 228-868-5959 or Crime Stoppers at 877-787-5898.