Mississippi Deacon Honored as Hero After Fatal Shooting at Easter Egg Hunt

Eddie Shed, 39, was killed protecting others during a church event disrupted by a custody dispute, with the alleged shooter now facing murder charges.

Deacon Eddie Shed of the Empowerment Ministries Christian Center died on April 12, 2025, while shielding others during a shooting at a church-sponsored Easter egg hunt in Gulfport, Mississippi.
The shooting, triggered by a child custody dispute, resulted in Shed's death and injuries to another victim who was airlifted to a hospital.
Tyran Deion Gable, 24, the alleged shooter, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault; he was also injured and remains hospitalized.
Community members and church leaders have mourned Shed as a compassionate and selfless figure, with Pastor Gregg Magee calling him a 'pillar of strength' and a 'hero.'
Law enforcement continues to investigate the incident, urging witnesses to provide additional information as the community grapples with the tragedy.