May 6th 2024.
On a seemingly ordinary Sunday afternoon, a shocking and terrifying event unfolded at Jesus' Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania. It was during the service when a 26-year-old man, identified as Bernard Junior Polite, allegedly attempted to shoot the pastor, Reverend Glenn Germany. The congregation, along with those watching the live stream, were left in disbelief as the gun failed to fire, ultimately preventing a tragedy.
According to reports from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Polite was quickly apprehended by the Pennsylvania State Police and charged with several offenses, including aggravated assault and attempted homicide. It was revealed that Polite claimed he was acting upon the orders of "the spirits in his head," which led him to commit this heinous act. As the incident unfolded, the service was being broadcasted online, adding to the chaos and fear of those watching.
Rev. Germany, who had been speaking to the congregation, found himself in a life-threatening situation as Polite entered the frame and pointed the gun at him. In a moment of sheer bravery, another church member and Rev. Germany himself tackled Polite to the ground and were able to disarm him. With the help of other churchgoers, Polite was kept under control until the authorities arrived.
In a police complaint, it was noted that Polite gave a troubling statement, admitting that he had planned to shoot the pastor and get arrested in order to "clear his mind." He claimed that "God told [him] to do it," a statement that left many questioning the motives and mental state of the suspect.
In an interview with WTAE, Rev. Germany expressed his gratitude for surviving the ordeal. He recounted the moment when Polite entered the church and set his sights on him, admitting that he had never seen the suspect before. It was a chilling sight as Polite calmly walked to the front of the church and smiled at Rev. Germany before aiming the gun at him. In a desperate attempt to protect himself, Rev. Germany sought cover behind the podium.
The frightening incident was not the only troubling event to occur that day. Later in the evening, authorities discovered a body at Polite's home, identified as Derek Polite, his 56-year-old brother. It was determined that Derek had been shot and killed, and the investigation into his death is ongoing. As of now, Bernard has not been charged in connection with his brother's death.
As the community tries to make sense of these tragic events, the suspect remains in custody without bail. A preliminary hearing has been set for May 13, where more details may come to light. In the meantime, the congregation of Jesus' Dwelling Place Church is left to grapple with the shocking and senseless violence that took place within their place of worship.
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