Ohio pastor William Schooler is shot and killed by his own brother during a church service

A pastor has been shot and killed by his brother during a church service.

The suspect was sitting in a pew at St. Peters Missionary Baptist in Dayton, Ohio, when he suddenly started following pastor William Schooler, 70.

As the choir was singing, witnesses say they heard two shots as Schooler headed behind the pulpit.

According to WTN, the church was thrown into chaos and everyone was seen running out of the doors. 

Schooler died from his injuries at the scene. 

There were said to be 20 people inside at the time.

The suspect was taken into custody after the shooting. He is yet to be identified. 

The motive of the shooting is not yet clear. 

Authorities have confirmed the shooting reported at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church. 

An official statement has not yet been released.

According to the Dayton Daily News, Schooler was appointed pastor of the small church in 2011.

He was a 1963 graduate of Dunbar High School, and a decorated Vietnam Veteran who received the Bronze Star.

Schoolder graduated from Central State University in 1972, the Ohio State University in 1976 and Grace College in Columbia, S.C., in 2003. 

As the choir was signing, witnesses say they heard two shots as Schooler headed behind the pulpit at the church. He died at the scene 

He was a member of the Montgomery County Family and Children First Committee. 

Friend and fellow community leader Ronnie Moreland said Schooler was the current president of the Baptist Ministers Union in Dayton. 

'He had deep roots in the community,' he told the Dayton Daily News. 'He was a beloved leader. It's hard to put into words what has happened.'

Norman Bradfield wrote on Facebook: 'This was the greatest neighbor in the world!! I will miss you Pastor William Schooler. See you in the moing!'