A North Carolina church community is grieving the sudden and tragic loss of Pastor Tammy McCollum, a respected ministry leader who was fatally shot inside her home early Monday morning. She was 58.
According to authorities, officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a call shortly after 2 a.m. reporting an assault with a deadly weapon at a residence in north Charlotte. Upon arrival, they discovered McCollum suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her husband, 61-year-old Eddie McCollum, was taken into custody at the home and has been charged with first-degree murder.
Pastor McCollum served as a minister at The Well Worship Center in Statesville, North Carolina, where she was known for her vibrant faith and dedication to serving both her congregation and the wider community.
Beyond her ministry, McCollum also worked in the local community and was remembered by colleagues and friends as "kind, vibrant, and caring," with many highlighting her joyful spirit and deep love for God and people.
Tributes continue to pour in across social media, with members of her church and community describing her as a "loving shepherd" whose life left a lasting impact. Many have called for prayer and support for her family, congregation, and all those affected by the tragedy.
The incident, which investigators have described as a domestic shooting, remains under active investigation.
As the community processes the loss, faith leaders are urging unity, prayer, and compassion, remembering Pastor McCollum not only for the manner of her death, but for the legacy of faith, service, and love she leaves behind.
