Authorities in Pennsylvania were stunned by a harrowing incident that unfolded at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock. Pastor Glenn Germany narrowly escaped a fatal encounter after a man, identified as 26-year-old Bernard Junior Polite, attempted to shoot him during a Sunday sermon on May 5. “I’m thankful to God that I’m still here because he definitely pulled the trigger,” Pastor Germany recounted to WTAE.

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The attempted shooting, which occurred just after 1 p.m., was thwarted as the weapon failed to discharge, preventing a potentially tragic outcome. Video footage shared by Pastor Germany on social media revealed how the assailant was subdued by a churchgoer before the pastor courageously disarmed him. “I thank God because only God stopped and jammed this gun,” expressed Pastor Germany to KDKA.

In a disturbing turn of events, a relative of the alleged church shooter, 56-year-old Derek Polite, was discovered, shot, and killed at Bernard Junior Polite’s residence approximately seven hours later, as reported by WPXI. The accused assailant has been charged with attempted homicide in connection to the church incident, while the circumstances surrounding the death of Derek Polite remain under investigation.

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Shrouded in mystery, Bernard Junior Polite purportedly claimed that “the spirits in his head told him to” carry out the shooting, according to a complaint obtained by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. His unsettling statement, citing divine instruction, has left authorities grappling with the question of motive.

The community of North Braddock, a suburb located roughly 11 miles southeast of downtown Pittsburgh, was deeply shaken by these alarming events. The swift and heroic actions that saved Pastor Germany’s life have underscored the need for continued vigilance and unity in the face of such senseless violence.

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