Pastor dead; son-in-law sought in shooting - Brewton Standard

A Sellersville Community pastor is dead, and police are still searching for his son-in-law in connection with the murder. Sheriff Grover Smith said when deputies arrived, they found 69-year-old Paul Phillips injured from a shotgun blast. Phillips died at the scene from his injuries,” Smith said. “A warrant has been issued for murder for his son-in-law, Brett Richard Yeiter. The shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation as the two were engaged in an ongoing dispute, which is what we believe was the motive for the shooting. Yeiter, 46, is being sought by police, and anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office or one’s local law enforcement agency. He was driving a 1995 Eddie Bauer Edition Ford F150 regular cab truck, two-toned, with white on top, gold on bottom, no license plate and toolbox. Source: www.brewtonstandard.com