Shooting of Pennsylvania Pastor Thwarted During Service [Video]

A Pennsylvania Pastor, identified as Reverend Glenn Germany of Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, a suburb of Pittsburgh, narrowly escaped harm during a shooting incident during a Sunday sermon. 

Bernard Polite, aged 26, attempted to shoot the pastor, but fortunately, the gun malfunctioned, allowing the congregation enough time to subdue him.

In video footage of the incident, Pastor Glenn is seen raising his hand in defence as Polite aims a gun at him before quickly taking cover behind his lectern.

Reports indicate that another man, 56-year-old Derek Polite, was tragically found shot dead in his North Braddock residence. The police have yet to establish the relationship between Derek and Bernard. 

Detectives from the Allegheny County Police Department’s homicide unit have initiated an investigation, though no charges have been brought against Bernard thus far.

In remarks to the press regarding the shooting, Reverend Germany attributed his survival to divine intervention, stating that he believed God spared him from the attack.

“I’m so grateful. “You know, …