Man points gun at Pennsylvania pastor during service before being tackled


by CNN

CNN— A Pennsylvania church service was interrupted on Sunday when a gunman walked to the front of the Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Bradford and pointed a gun at the pastor. The moment was captured on the church’s livestream. Pennsylvania State Police said the man, identified as Bernard Polite, 26, stood up in the middle of the service and attempted to shoot the pastor before being tackled by several members of the church. “The firearm failed to discharge,” the Pennsylvania State Police said...

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CNN—Man aims gun at pastor during church service. A gunman pointed a gun at a pastor during a church service in Pennsylvania before being tackled by a member of the congregation. According to CNN affiliate WTAE, the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Bernard Polite, was arraigned on several charges including attempted homicide.It’s unclear if he has an attorney. CNN affiliate WTAE reports.