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— A church service in Pennsylvania came to a terrifying halt on Sunday when authorities say a man pulled a gun on the pastor and allegedly attempted to shoot him during his sermon.
Allegheny County authorities later said they had found a body in the accused’s home.
« First responders found an adult male victim deceased inside a residence, » the Allegheny County Police Department said in a statement. « Detectives are initiating the investigation. »
The alleged attempted shooting happened at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, shortly after 1:00 p.m. ET, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
The suspected gunman, who police identified as 26-year-old Bernard Junior Polite, entered the church and allegedly attempted to shoot the pastor, Glenn Germany, as he was delivering his sermon on a live stream, according to police.
