This takes the concept of a Baptist feud to a new level:CORPUS CHRISTI — A local Baptist preacher and community leader is accused of shooting a preacher from Cuero after a construction contract dispute, law enforcement officials said.This should be good for Rising Star's attendance.
The Rev. Mark Stewart, 49, the pastor at Rising Star Baptist Church, was arrested about noon Thursday in Cuero on suspicion of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the shooting of John Jackson, 59.
Police were called to a Cuero home for shots fired, police said. Jackson was found walking with a gunshot wound to his right side, Cuero Police Capt. Steven Ellis said.
Jackson accused Stewart of shooting him and told police he was in a blue Dodge truck around the corner, Ellis said.
Jackson was flown to Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial where he remained in fair condition in intensive care Friday, hospital spokeswoman Sherry Carr-Smith said.
Police detained Stewart and another man near where the shooting occurred, Ellis said. Police found two handguns in a nearby field, Ellis said. Police believe one of the guns was used in the shooting. Stewart also was arrested on tampering with evidence. . .
. . . Stewart is free on bail totaling $75,000 Friday, Zavesky said
Attempts to reach Stewart were unsuccessful.
"The facts are sketchy at this point," said Ed Sample, the chairman of the deacon board at Rising State Baptist Church. "We are not dealing with perfect knowledge, so I cannot comment on something I don't know."
Stewart serves as parliamentarian on the Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce, according to the organization's website.
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