Tragedy struck as 58-year-old North Carolina Pastor Tammy McCollum was shot at home on Monday, April 6, and her husband is now facing charges for her death.
According to a report by The Christian Post, McCollum served as a minister at The Well Worship Center in Statesville and worked at Ulta Beauty in Charlotte.
According to a report by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, authorities responded to a call from around 2 a.m. ET regarding assault with a deadly weapon, to which they discovered her with gunshot wounds and pronounced her dead.
Now, Eddie McCollum, 61, Tammy McCollum’s husband, is being charged with first-degree murder after being questioned by detectives.
McCollum was described by Sha’Brittany Evans as a joy to the world that is dark and cruel.
“I’m going to miss your beautiful smile and bright spirit. I was supposed to do your makeup this weekend for your birthday. My God, this is a cruel, evil world we live in,” Evans wrote. “Ulta Beauty’s best employee.”
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In a Facebook post, The Well Worship Center asked for prayer during this time as they grieve the loss of Tammy.
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of one of our beloved church family members. This loss comes under deeply tragic circumstances, and we ask that you keep the family and all who are affected in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
As a community of faith, we are reminded to lean on one another for strength, compassion, and support. We encourage everyone to respect the privacy of the family as they grieve and to extend kindness in both word and action.
We will be providing details regarding memorial arrangements as they become available. In the meantime, let us come together in prayer, trusting in God’s comfort and peace to carry us through this season of sorrow.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
During this time, pray for the McCollum family and for all those affected by this tremendous loss.
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