[Tax-chick]

He then picked up a full wine bottle given as a present from a graduating high-school parishioner —

Now that's strange. How did a congregant graduating from high school manage to buy a bottle of wine?

But whatever, I hope the poor man recovers!

[happinesswithoutpeace]

Parents bought it for them maybe?

Also,

“Police are still unclear on exactly why the young man apparently tried to kill the minister. Although they believe the violence was premeditated, they also said the victim was chosen randomly. There is no connection between the suspect and the elderly clergyman. Investigators believe that the suspect may have been trying to prove himself somehow by the attack.”

Weird. Even the worst of most street gangs have an “off limits” rule for members of the clergy.

[verity]

"How did a congregant graduating from high school manage to buy a bottle of wine?"

Perhaps he was held back a grade on several occasions. ;-)

[webrover]

Maybe the “graduate “ 22.

[PAR35]

How did a congregant graduating from high school manage to buy a bottle of wine?

After reading the story, the wine may have been homemade. The label certainly was.