pulled gun on pastor charged with homicide
cousin found dead.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The shocking incident that took place at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania has left the community in disbelief. Bernard Junior Polite, 26, was arrested after he pulled a gun on Reverend Glenn Germany during a sermon at the church. The dramatic scene, captured on a livestream, showed Polite being tackled by a church deacon after his gun malfunctioned.
Charges of Homicide
Following Polite’s arrest, the Allegheny County Police made a chilling discovery. The body of a 56-year-old man, identified as Derek Polite, was found shot to death in the suspect’s home. Law enforcement officials have since charged Polite with homicide in connection with his cousin’s tragic death.
Eye-witness Accounts
Witnesses who were interviewed by detectives revealed that they saw Polite acting suspiciously outside his residence on the morning of the church incident. A neighbour even reported hearing what sounded like a gunshot. The sequence of events leading up to the attempted shooting shed light on the disturbing mindset of the suspect.
Confession and Motive
According to a criminal complaint, Polite confessed to attempting to kill the pastor, claiming that “God told him to do it.” This revelation has sent shockwaves through the close-knit community, as they try to come to terms with the horrifying turn of events.
Survival and Heroism
In an interview with ABC News’ Good Morning America, Reverend Germany described the harrowing moment when Polite entered the church with a gun pointed directly at him. Thanks to a miraculous turn of events, the gun jammed when Polite pulled the trigger, sparing the pastor’s life. Germany expressed gratitude for the deacon, Clarence McCallister, whose quick thinking and bravery prevented a tragedy.
Germany’s account of the incident paints a picture of sheer terror and disbelief, as he recalls the chilling moment when Polite smiled at him before aiming the gun. The swift action taken by McCallister to tackle the suspect undoubtedly saved lives and prevented a potential massacre.
As Polite sits in jail awaiting his arraignment, the community grapples with the aftermath of the shocking events that unfolded at their place of worship. The resilience and courage displayed by Reverend Germany and his congregation serve as a testament to their faith and unity in the face of adversity.
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– Man who pulled gun on pastor
– Cousin found dead.
