North Carolina Pastor Killed in Domestic Shooting

Tammy McCollum's husband Eddie has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:39am

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An extreme close-up of a shiny, metallic bullet casing resting on a dark, textured surface, the harsh lighting casting dramatic shadows and highlighting the object's details in a stark, investigative manner.A single spent bullet casing serves as a grim reminder of the deadly consequences of domestic violence.Charlotte Today

Tammy McCollum, a pastor at The Well Worship Center in Statesville, North Carolina, was shot and killed in her Charlotte home early Monday morning. Police have arrested her husband, 61-year-old Eddie McCollum, and charged him with first-degree murder. The investigation into the deadly incident is ongoing.

Why it matters

Domestic violence continues to be a major public safety issue, with intimate partner homicides accounting for a significant portion of all murders. This tragic case has shaken the local community and raised concerns about the need for greater resources and support to prevent such violence.

The details

According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, officers responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon on Cardington Court just after 2 a.m. on Monday. When they arrived, they found Tammy McCollum suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police arrested her husband, Eddie McCollum, shortly after the incident. He has been charged with first-degree murder and is being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail without bond.

  • The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Tammy McCollum

A pastor at The Well Worship Center in Statesville, North Carolina, who was shot and killed in her Charlotte home.

Eddie McCollum

The 61-year-old husband of Tammy McCollum, who has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in her death.

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What’s next

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and the judge will determine whether to grant Eddie McCollum bail at a hearing later this week.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the urgent need for greater resources and support to prevent domestic violence and protect victims, as well as the importance of community vigilance and action to address this pervasive social problem.