Derek Polite : Bernard Junior Polite Arrested for Church Shooting Attempt

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A man who pulled a gun on a pastor at a Pennsylvania church has been charged with homicide after his cousin was found shot to death, according to the Allegheny County Police. Bernard Junior Polite, 26, was arrested for attempting to shoot Rev. Glenn Germany during a sermon at the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock. The incident was captured on a livestream, showing Polite getting tackled by a church deacon after his handgun jammed. Polite has been charged with homicide in connection with his cousin’s death. Witnesses reported seeing Polite pacing outside the residence before the incident, and a neighbor heard a noise that could have been a gunshot. Polite is currently held in jail awaiting arraignment.

Man Who Pulled Gun on Pastor at North Braddock Church Charged with Homicide

In a shocking turn of events, a man who pulled a gun on a pastor at a church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, has been charged with homicide after his cousin was found shot to death, according to the Allegheny County Police.

The incident took place at the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in the Pittsburgh suburb of North Braddock during a sermon by Rev. Glenn Germany. The man, identified as Bernard Junior Polite, 26, was captured on a livestream attempting to shoot the pastor before being tackled by a church deacon when his handgun jammed.

Following the arrest of Polite, authorities discovered the body of a 56-year-old man, Derek Polite, who was fatally shot in the suspect’s home.

Arrest and Charges

On Tuesday, law enforcement officials revealed that the suspect had been charged with homicide in connection with the death of his cousin. Witnesses reported seeing Polite “pacing outside the residence” on the morning of the incident, with a neighbor hearing a possible gunshot.

Polite is currently in custody awaiting his arraignment. According to a criminal complaint, he confessed to attempting to kill the pastor, claiming that “God told him to do it.”

Miraculous Survival

In an interview with “Good Morning America,” Pastor Germany described the harrowing moment when Polite pointed a gun at him during the church service. He credited divine intervention for his survival, stating, “He pulled the trigger and a miracle of God happened that the gun got jammed. That bullet had a name on it.”

Germany commended the quick actions of the church deacon, Clarence McCallister, who tackled Polite before any harm could be done. He described McCallister’s response as “an act of heroism if I’ve ever seen one.”

Overall, the community in North Braddock remains in shock following the violent incident at the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church. The pastor and parishioners are grateful for the protection they received and are working towards healing and moving forward from this traumatic event.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the attempted shooting at the North Braddock church serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of violence in our society. It also highlights the importance of faith and community in times of crisis. As the investigation continues and justice is sought for the victims, the community stands united in resilience and hope for a better future.

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