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Keith Melton is one of two churchgoers who tackled a man charged with killing pastor Fred Winters while he was preaching at the First Baptist Church in Maryville, Illinois, on Sunday.

Investigators have charged Terry J. Sedlacek, 27, with first-degree murder in the killing. Sedlacek was also charged with two counts of aggravated battery related to the stabbing of Melton and another parishioner, Terry Bullard.

CNN's Kiran Chetry spoke with Melton on Tuesday's "American Morning" about the shooting and how he is dealing with the death of his pastor.

Kiran Chetry: First of all, how are you doing?

Keith Melton: Well, thank you, Kiran. All things considered, I think I'm holding up pretty well. I think as most of the congregation, we're still stunned. We have a lot of grieving yet to do, and I believe that grieving will start in the coming days as we have Pastor Winters' funeral here. Read full article »

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