This photo provided by the Arlington (Texas) Police Department shows Steven Lawayne Nelson. Nelson was arrested Saturday for allegedly killing a pastor during an apparent robbery at NorthPointe Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas.
This photo provided by the Arlington (Texas) Police Department shows Steven Lawayne Nelson. Nelson was arrested Saturday for allegedly killing a pastor during an apparent robbery at NorthPointe Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas. Arlington Police Department, Associated Press

By Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Prosecutors have charged two men with capital murder in the slaying and robbery of a 28-year-old Texas pastor in his church.

The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office charged Steven Lawayne Nelson and Anthony Gregory Springs on Monday in the Thursday slaying of the Rev. Clint Dobson at the NorthPointe Baptist Church in Arlington.

The defendants also were charged with attempted capital murder in the robbery and beating of one of Dobson's assistants.

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Police say tips from the public led to the defendants' arrests.

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