{"id":2423688,"date":"2025-04-15T09:56:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T13:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/he-died-a-hero-church-deacon-killed-while-protecting-children-at-easter-event\/"},"modified":"2025-04-15T09:57:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T13:57:45","slug":"he-died-a-hero-church-deacon-killed-while-protecting-children-at-easter-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/he-died-a-hero-church-deacon-killed-while-protecting-children-at-easter-event\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;He Died a Hero&#8217;: Church Deacon Killed While Protecting Children at Easter Event"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhe-died-a-hero-church-deacon-killed-while-protecting-children-at-easter-event%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2423688&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-firefighter-sets-fire-to-own-home-after-opening-fire-on-co-workers\/\" title=\"Calif. firefighter sets fire to own home after opening fire on co-workers\">tragic shooting occurred<\/a> during a church-sponsored Easter egg hunt in Gulfport, Mississippi, resulting in the death of Deacon Eddie Shed, who was 39 years old. Shed was killed while trying to protect others during a violent dispute stemming from a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">child custody issue<\/a>. witnesses reported that he intervened to shield a woman, the target of the conflict. The shooter, 24-year-old Tyran Deion Gable, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault. Shed was praised for his bravery, with church members describing him as a hero and a dedicated guardian of the community. The incident left two other individuals injured, one critically. the church is providing support for the victims and organizing donations for Shed&#8217;s funeral. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-community-hosts-parade-for-young-cancer-patient-leaving-home-for-treatment\/\" title=\"WATCH: ... Hosts Parade for Young Cancer Patient Leaving Home for Treatment\">community members held<\/a> a service to mourn his loss, emphasizing his lifelong commitment to serving others. The examination is ongoing, with authorities seeking further information from the public.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-statement-on-synagogue-hostage-situation-leaves-out-major-details\/\" title=\"White House Releases Statement On Synagogue Hostage Situation, Leaves Out Major Details\">good shepherd<\/a>. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.&rdquo; &ndash; John 10:11<\/p>\n<p>That powerful Bible quote rang painfully true over the weekend for people of faith in the Magnolia State.<\/p>\n<p>A tragic shooting at a church-sponsored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/organizers-angry-large-easter-egg-hunt-ruined-aggressive-parents-absolutely-unacceptable-behavior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easter egg hunt<\/a> Saturday afternoon in Gulfport, Mississippi, has left a beloved deacon dead.<\/p>\n<p>The event took place at the Goldin Sports Complex. It was hosted by Empowerment Ministries Christian Center for families in the community, <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/hero-church-deacon-dead-after-shooting-at-easter-egg-hunt-11714422\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">according<\/a> to People magazine.<\/p>\n<p>Deacon Eddie Shed, 39, was killed while attempting to protect others. WLOX-TV <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlox.com\/2025\/04\/12\/3-injured-1-life-flighted-following-gulfport-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a>&nbsp;that he intervened during a violent dispute, simultaneously shielding children from harm.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The shooting stemmed from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/black-lawyers-group-says-new-york-concealed-carry-restrictions-are-racist\/\" title=\"Black Lawyers Group Says New York Concealed Carry Restrictions Are Racist\">child custody dispute<\/a>, police confirmed. Tyran Deion Gable, 24, of Saucier, Mississippi, was charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault.<\/p>\n<p>Gable allegedly targeted the mother of his child during the dispute, and Shed was shot after he stepped in to protect her, witnesses said.<\/p>\n<p>Church member Alexis Weathersby praised Shed&rsquo;s bravery, per WLOX.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He died a hero doing what he does best, and that&rsquo;s protecting and that&rsquo;s loving and that&rsquo;s looking out for everyone,&rdquo; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Shed was the head of the church&rsquo;s security team. His actions during the incident reflected his lifelong commitment to serving others.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FEMCCGULFCOAST%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0dipEjDNGMyV4cp6mqRxupdE2yfzYQbp4cpJk4QeJJrmpFkXv4NhFjVyUgFdEv1Lil&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"763\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He paid the ultimate price for his valor, and we are deeply saddened by this loss,&rdquo; pastor Gregg Magee of the EMCC stated, per People. &ldquo;Deacon Shed was a pillar of strength within our community and a beacon of light and hope.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;His unwavering faith, kindness, and dedication to serving others have left an indelible mark on all who knew him.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Two others were injured in the shooting. One victim was life-flighted to a hospital in another state with life-threatening injuries, while another was taken to a local hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Gable was also shot during the confrontation and was treated at a hospital.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting unfolded at the end of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-admin-might-just-found-way-end-egg-shortage-easter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easter egg hunt<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Police arrived at the scene around 2:05 p.m. WLOX originally reported that they detained three suspects initially, though only Gable has been formally charged, People reported.<\/p>\n<p>The church held a live-streamed service on Sunday, the day after the shooting. The service provided a space for the community to grieve Shed&rsquo;s death together.<\/p>\n<p>EMCC is accepting donations to assist with funeral expenses. 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The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.&#8221; \u2013 John 10:11 This poignant Bible verse resonated deeply over the weekend for those of faith in Mississippi. A heartbreaking shooting during a church-organized Easter egg hunt on Saturday afternoon in Gulfport resulted in the death of a cherished deacon. The event, held at Goldin Sports Complex and organized by Empowerment Ministries Christian Center for local families, saw Deacon Eddie Shed, 39, fatally shot while trying to protect others amidst a violent altercation. According to WLOX-TV, he intervened to shield children from danger.<\/p>\n<p>The incident arose from a child custody dispute, as confirmed by police. Tyran Deion Gable, 24, from Saucier, Mississippi, has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault after allegedly targeting his child&#8217;s mother during the conflict; witnesses reported that Shed was shot while defending her. Alexis Weathersby, a church member, commended Shed&#8217;s courage: &#8220;He died a hero doing what he does best\u2014protecting and loving everyone.&#8221; As head of the church&#8217;s security team, Shed exemplified his lifelong dedication to serving others.<\/p>\n<p>Pastor Gregg Magee of EMCC expressed sorrow over Shed\u2019s loss: &#8220;He paid the ultimate price for his valor&#8230; He was a pillar of strength within our community.&#8221; Two other individuals were injured in the shooting; one victim was airlifted with life-threatening injuries while another was taken to a local hospital. Gable also sustained injuries during the incident and received treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The shooting occurred as the Easter egg hunt concluded around 2:05 p.m., with police initially detaining three suspects before formally charging only Gable. The church held a live-streamed service on Sunday for communal mourning over Shed\u2019s passing and is accepting donations for funeral expenses while also supporting medical costs for those injured. Gulfport Police continue their investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2423689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Eddie-Shed.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[5643,53481,22136,6845,10869],"class_list":["post-2423688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-church","tag-deacon","tag-easter","tag-hero","tag-sacrifice"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Eddie-Shed.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2423688"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2423692,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423688\/revisions\/2423692"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2423689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2423688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2423688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2423688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}