Pastor shoots burglar inside his Detroit church

[Keith B]

I know we have several pastors on here who carry, including one who is a former LEO.

DETROIT (AP) — A retired police officer-turned pastor shot and wounded a man who broke into his Detroit church, police said Monday.

Lawrence Adams went to Westside Bible Church on Sunday evening and found the intruder inside the building, said Detroit police Sgt. Eren Stephens. The man began swinging an object at the retired police lieutenant, who pulled out a handgun and shot him in the abdomen, he said.

“The pastor identified himself as a retired policeman. The guy kept swinging,” Adams’ wife, Iris, told The Associated Press Monday. The pastor, who was not injured, was licensed to carry the handgun, police said.

Police have not released the alleged intruder’s name but said he was being treated at an area hospital. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.

Iris Adams said the church’s security company called her at home Sunday after a burglar alarm at the building was triggered. She telephoned her husband, who went to the church with his sister, she said. The nondenominational church has had burglars in the past.

[mymojo]

Praise the Lord and pass the ammo.




BTW Keith,were you airborne this weekend? I saw a couple of balloons over Frisco but couldnt make out the colors.

[hheremtp]

It's sad when your not even safe in your own church.

[surprise_i'm_armed]

Here's another case for carrying in church.

Yes, Virginia, Texas CHL law allows church carry as long as there's no 30.06 posting.

You just have to read the fine print, put on your cover garment, and don't forget the extra ammo!

SIA