– Pennsylvania man shooting pastor during sermon
– Pennsylvania man claiming spirits told him to shoot pastor.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : A man from Pennsylvania has been apprehended after a disturbing attempt to shoot a pastor mid-sermon. The shocking incident, captured on video, unfolded at the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock. The suspect, identified as Bernard Polite, 26, pointed a gun at Pastor Glenn Germany during the service on Sunday afternoon, May 5.
The congregation, including Pastor Germany’s 14-year-old daughter, witnessed the terrifying scene as Polite aimed the weapon at the pastor. Fortunately, the gun malfunctioned, and Pastor Germany managed to evade the bullet. “He pulled the gun; it clicked. You heard him shoot it,” recounted Pastor Germany. He believes that divine intervention prevented the gun from firing.
Amid the chaos, church deacon Clarence McCallister bravely tackled Polite and disarmed him, with the help of Pastor Germany. They subdued Polite until law enforcement arrived on the scene. Reflecting on the incident, McCallister remarked, “God had his hands on the pastor. He wasn’t letting him go nowhere.”
Following his arrest, Polite confessed to Pastor Germany that he had been influenced by “spirits” commanding him to commit the shooting. “He said, ‘The spirits were in my mind. They got in my mind and told me to shoot the pastor’,” shared Pastor Germany. Despite the traumatic ordeal, Pastor Germany extended forgiveness to Polite, expressing love and understanding towards him.
In a bizarre twist, authorities discovered the lifeless body of a 56-year-old man, Derek Polite, at the suspect’s residence. The victim, who was shot dead, is believed to be a relative of Bernard Polite. The incident took place less than half a mile from the church, according to Allegheny County police.
Bernard Polite now faces a slew of charges, including aggravated assault and attempted homicide. The community is left reeling from the violent outburst that disrupted the peaceful church service. As Pastor Germany reflects on the harrowing ordeal, he remains grateful for the protection he believes was provided by a higher power..
1. Pennsylvania man shooting pastor during sermon
2. Harrowing video shows man attempting to shoot pastor during sermon.
