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Lake Charles Pastor Accused of Shooting 2 People

PHOTO: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office

David Ingram

Story Created: Jun 24, 2009 at 10:38 AM CST

Story Updated: Jun 24, 2009 at 7:24 PM CST

A Louisiana Newspaper says a man arrested in a double shooting is the pastor of a Lake Charles Church.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed to KBMT Barry Weldon Thomas, 49 is free on $10,500 bond following his arrest in connection with a Monday shooting. Thomas is facing two counts of illegal use of a weapon. He is also facing one count of illegal carrying of a weapon.

According to the Lake Charles American Press, Thomas is the pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Lake Charles.

Thomas was taken into custody around 1 p.m. Monday after sheriff’s deputies were called to a shooting in the 400 block of West Telephone Road in Moss Bluff. Witnesses say Thomas used a semi-automatic pistol to shoot two men at the house. The victim’s injuries are said to be non-life threatening. Both men were taken to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

A motive for the shooting has not been released by the sheriff’s office.

Thursday, Jun 25 at 5:28 AM TAP wrote ...

PRAISE DA LAWD!

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