Fort Worth Police have completed their evidence collection procedures in the church sanctuary and said parts of the church building will be returned to the congregation later in the day on Friday.
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With that job complete, cleanup crews began work early Friday to remove blood stains from carpeting and pews and repairing other damage done in the sanctuary during the shooting and its aftermath. Police escorted Wedgwood Baptist Church senior pastor Al Meredith through the building Friday morning for the first time since the shooting incident. Meredith had pledged to do all he can to see that the church would be reopened in time for Sunday services. A heavy police presence will remain on the church property through the weekend. In a statement on the Wedgwood Baptist Church website , Dr. Meredith gave thanks.