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- George Tiller Abortion Doctor Shot At Church: George Tiller, late term abortion provider, was shot at Reformation Lutheran Church in Witchita, KS.
- Abortion Doctor George Tiller Shot While Serving As Usher In Church: Dr. George Tiller, late term abortion provider and proponent of abortion, was shot and killed Sunday morning while serving at his church, Reformation Lutheran Church. The gunman ambushed tiller in the lobby area and fled. He was arrested a few ho... [more]
- Getting A Church Security Team Started From Scratch: Glen Evans interviews CSA member Matt Loomis on what it took to get his church security team established: Concerned pastors and laymen come to the Church Security Alliance for simple advice about beginning a church security team or a church medic... [more]
- Church Kids Choir Director Arrested for Assaulting Girls in My Hometown: [image removed] I had heard the news reports that morning on two girls missing from my hometown of Xenia, OH. A short time later, I found out one of the missing girls attended my children's school and was someone I had met before while attending sc... [more]
- Child Abduction Attempt: Want to train kids in personal safety skills? Click Here to Get A Copy of the Ultimate Guide to Teaching Kids Self Defense and Safety.
- Homosexual Men's Kiss Leads to Church Security Trespassing Them: [image removed] The Church of Latter Day Saints in Salt Lake City, Utah trespassed two men from their property after church security guards witnessed the men engaging in offensive behavior. The property, located in downtown Salt Lake City, is appar... [more]
- Police Comment and Police Report on LDS Incident: Video Courtesy of KSL.com You may read the related police report here. Click here to download the pdf
- LDS Church Security Facing Liability?: Salt Lake City, UT-The LDS church security incident involving two gay men involved in public displays of affection has resulted in charges being dropped by the prosecutor. On July 9, 2009 LDS church security confronted two men engaged in homosexual... [more]
- Church Shooter Roeder in Court-Witness Tesitifes to Events Before and After Shooting: I posted a video about the George Tiller church shooting. The witness in the case was speaking with Tiller when the suspect approached and shot him in the head. The witness pursued the suspect outside and was threatened with death. You may view i... [more]
- Church Security Personnel On Video Taking Men Into Custody: The LDS church security incident is an interesting case in what you want to avoid (in my opinion) at all costs. I want to preface this with the statement that I don't have all the facts, I wasn't there, and I don't know all the laws in the state... [more]
- How to Not Be A Church Security Tyrant: I was recently contacted by a sincere man who was concerned about how he had handled a situation at church. This, in his opinion, has hurt his reputation with his pastor and some church members and it bothered him very much. This is the rub with ... [more]
- Church Security Incident-Three Men Bust Into Church and Disrupt Services: Church Security Incident-Three men burst into two seperate churches this past Sunday yelling, "God is dead!" The incident caused a disruption and they were escorted out by church members. It was a situation that caused fear for church members. ... [more]
- Pastor Shoots Church Burlgary Suspect: DETROIT — 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 D... [more]
- [Church Security Alert] 2 Incidents - One Violent, One Potentially Violent: Church Security Incident- I was notified by a law enforcement officer (who wished to remain anonymous) of an incident that happened close to my hometown in Ohio. This story is anecdotal and it is not backed by any source other than the officer wh... [more]
- Armed men steal $240 from church volunteer: [image removed] Indianapolis - Members of a near east side church were robbed Friday morning in a church basement. Police are looking for two men in connection with the robbery. The victims were held at gunpoint while they were working to raise m... [more]
- Church Related Shooting-911 Call Released: FUQUAY-VARINA (WTVD) — Monday investigators released the dramatic 911 call from a woman who was allegedly killed by her former boyfriend before he shot himself in the parking lot of a Fuquay-Varina church. Jammie Street was shot and killed ... [more]
- Church Security Incident: Man Sets Fire To Church Because He Doesn't Like Their Teaching: NEWPORT BEACH – A man has been charged with committing hate crime arson by attempting to set an Irvine church on fire after becoming disgruntled with the church’s teachings. Izad Chavoshan, 30, Huntington Beach, is charged with three fe... [more]
- How to Handle A Church Robbery.: I have read several articles recently involving violent church robberies where a suspect enters a church and robs a church member and takes money at gunpoint. It is important your church membership understands how to behave in a church robbery s... [more]
- Gun Safety Taught In Church: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.— The issue this week at a Chattanooga church isn't just sanctification, but safety _ gun safety. Pastor Fred Smith at the East Chattanooga Church of God says about 40 people have been taking a safety course on firearms. "We... [more]
- Church Burglarized By Former Police Officer Turned Church Security Guard: A former LAPD officer acting as a church security guard was arrested after being accused of stealing from Saddleback Church. The initial news reports stated the man stole many things from the church including computers, cell phones and other ele... [more]
- New articles: Church Background Checks Archbishop of Mosul Laments Attack on Church Church attacked after Sunday Mass Armed Attack Attempt On Protestant Church In Ankara
- Salvation Army Employee Shot and Killed: Little Rock, Arkansas-I am sorry to report a Salvation Army employee, Phillip Wise, was murdered on Christmas Eve while dropping off donations at the local Salvation Army office. You can read the full story here. Mr. Wise was robbed at gun poin... [more]
- The Northwest Flight 253 Terrorist Attack and Church Security: On Christmas Day, a terrorist attempted to blow up an airplane as it approached the Detroit airport. A Nigerian terrorist has been able to hide explosive chemicals on his body and was attempting to combine them when a fire broke out instead of an... [more]
- NC Church Robbed at Gunpoint Jan 2010 Authorities say a masked man walked into a North Carolina ch: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/264488.html The Associated Press STATESVILLE, N.C. — Authorities say a masked man walked into a North Carolina church, demanding money then kidnapping two women after finding out the church safe was ... [more]
- Priest arrested in Brunswick County, charged with sexual offenses: Authorities with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office have arrested a 47-year-old priest for sexual offenses, said Marty Folding, public affairs officer with the department. Father Edgar Sepulveda was charged with one count of second degree sexu... [more]
- Church Security Use of Force: Your Voice Is A Weapon: In this ten minute video, Glen Evans, Church Security Alliance, discusses the use of force and using verbal skills to de-escalate a situation, when appropriate. In addition to verbal skills, Glen talks about proper body stance, hand placement, and ... [more]
- Our Body's Response To Stress and Tactical Breathing: When a person experiences stress, the body has a normal physiological response. Understanding how to control these responses is critical because a lack of understanding can result in injury to you, to the person you are dealing with, and it can ren... [more]
- Church shooting suspect in court Woman, 80, shot at church - Jan , 2010: *Here is some additional information on a recent chruch shooting that happened in Youngstown, Ohio.* YOUNGSTOWN - Bond for murder suspect Jamar "Mook" Houser was set at $3 million Monday morning following a video arraignment in Youngstown Municip... [more]
- Gunman opens fire during San Francisco Bay area church service, wounds 2 teens: RICHMOND, Calif. - Feb 14, 2010 A man wearing a hooded sweatshirt walked into a San Francisco Bay area church and opened fire during a Sunday service, wounding two teenagers, police said. Two other men -- also wearing hooded sweatshirts -- wer... [more]
- Man Intrudes And Disrupts During Church Service: An outside intruder who disrupts a church service is scary enough. However, when things become violent it is important those who are dealing with the incident know how to de-escalate a situation if possible with verbal tactics. In the situation ... [more]
- Husband Shoots Ex-Wife During Church Counseling Session: [image removed] A man shot and killed his wife in a Federal Way, WA church on March 17, 2010 while she was involved in a counseling session with church staff. According to probable cause documents, Charles Parsons, 42, and his wife Carol Parsons ... [more]
- Church Reeling From Sex Assault, Suicide Attempt: Here is an article sent in by one of our members. During a recent youth event, one of the adult females walked in and found a sexual assault taking place. The attacker attempted to take his life when the police arrived on the scene. Please remember... [more]
- Church Security Vigilantes: We just posted a page on a video posted by a Christianity Today expert regarding armed church security personnel (non-sworn officers) as vigilantes. We are interested to know what you think. Check it out and take the survey by clicking here
- Church Embezzlement: Hard times may have driven a Sterling Heights man to steal from his own church, police said. Kevin John Hampson, 49, is accused of stealing a portion of the Sunday offerings at Crown of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church, on Ryan Road in Warren. Ne... [more]
- Church Vigilante Survey Results: [image removed] [image removed] [image removed] [image removed] 1. Our security team has over 60 hours per security team member and we continually add to that every month with training specifically to determine a correct use of force and quant... [more]
- Ohio Man shot in Church by Police: *Bedford Ohio April 2010* Man was Chasing 2 Priests With Meat Cleaver Before Deadly Confrontation with Ohio Police Police in Ohio say they shot and killed a man who approached them with a meat cleaver at a Sikh temple. A Bedford police officer wa... [more]
- Suspect caught in deadly shooting at Lowell church: May 2010 Lowell,OR – A suspect is in jail after a deadly shooting at a church in Lowell Wednesday night. The shooting happened about 8:23 p.m. at the Jehovah’s Witness’s Kingdom Hall on Pioneer Street. Lane County sheriff's d... [more]
- Church Workers Charged With Stealing Collections: June 8, 2010 Wayland, MA - Two church workers have been charged with stealing from two parishes and police say both apparently thought they were working alone. The Archdiocese of Boston contacted Wayland police last Thursday concerned that someone... [more]
- Man Shoots Ex-Wife During Church Conseling Session!: March 2010 - Federal Way, WA *Woman Shot and Killed in Marital Conseling Session* Just-released court documents describe a terrifying scene of rage and terror at a Federal Way Church as a man shot and killed his wife during a marriage counselin... [more]
- Jesus Struck By Lightning: Planning A Fire Response: On the evening of June 14, 2010, Solid Rock Church's 62 foot statue of Jesus was struck by lighting and burned, sending 100 foot flames into the air and taking responding fire crews hours to put out. An ampitheater was exposed and began to burn, ... [more]
- Jesus Statue Sparks Controversy and Church Security Incident: Monroe, Ohio - Police were called to Solid Rock Church in Monroe, OH on a report of a distrubance during a mid-week service. Several groups have protested the church's desire to rebuild a 62 foot statue of Jesus that was destroyed in a fire last ... [more]
- 7 Signs of Terrorist Activity: *With the country at war we all need to be aware of suspicious activity at work, schools, malls, sports events and church in our cities and states. * Since the tragedy of September 11, 2001, Americans have become more aware of the threat of terro... [more]
- Spokane Valley police bust church robbery ring: Nearly 40 churches in Washington and Idaho are the target of thieves The following report details the results of a gang of thieves who targeted local churches in Washington and Idaho. It appears that while one of the thieves would distract the sta... [more]
- Could Your Church Security Personnel Be Arrested or Charged With A Crime?: [image removed] [image removed]
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- Fight Staged At Church To Test Police Officer's Reaction: If true, the term "bad judgement" does not even begin to describe this incident. An officer asked to address a church crowd was baited into responded to a fake confrontation to demonstrate a police officer's reaction to violence. A police officer... [more]
- CSA Recommends Online Child Safety Program For Churches: [image removed] Child safety training is a simple church security measure almost any church can easily implement. The benefits to training children's ministry staff and volunteers in child abuse recognition and reporting are numerous. It is an unf... [more]
- 911 Call From Man Who Shot Mormon Bishop: Kenneth Ward, the man who shot a Mormon bishop and then called police to engage in "mortal combat" was killed when he confronted police. This is the 911 call to police dispatch after the incident where he relates what he has done and his location... [more]
- Church Threatened By Muslims After Pastor Plans Event To Burn The Koran: First Threat of Violence Christians have sought protection for a church in Madhya Pradesh state after an anonymous letter threatened to blast it if a US Evangelical group went ahead with its plan to burn Qur’ans. The threat came as the Do... [more]
- Pastor Cancels Koran Burning: While Pastor Jones has generated a lot of attention due to his planned Koran burning, he has wisely canceled the event scheduled for Saturday. We apologize for any ads in this video that are displayed. It is from an outside source.
- Murder At Amarillo Church: On Friday, September 10, 2010, a man was found dead inside an Amarillo church. A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of a church volunteer who was painting Sunday school classrooms. Con Manh Pham was in custody, ... [more]
- Church Security Force Options Part 1: Understanding force, liability and limitations of your role as church security is very important. CSA co-founder Glen Evans talks about church security use of force, the three types of people everyone must understand and many other topics in thi... [more]
- Youth Pastor Shot in Church Shooting: Youth Pastor Shot in Church Shooting Church Security Alliance
- Tactical Verbal Communications For Church Security: We have posted 30 minutes of training videos for all of our monthly Church Security Alliance members. We are in the process of moving our product DVD videos onto our membership website, so our members get real value and training opportunities. ... [more]
- Violence In Church: First Response: *When Violence Happens In Church What Is Your First Priority?* On February 14, 2010 three armed men attacked the New Gethsemane Church in Richmond, CA while church members worshiped God. In this raw video you will see the church members moments b... [more]
- Church Child Protection: Most churches are searching for church child protection strategies to help protect kids attending Sunday school and weekly church activities on church campus. Unfortunately, many churches do not take a pro-active approach to child protection in chu... [more]
- Please Pass This To Anybody Who Needs To Make Extra Money Or Find A New Job!: *This Has Nothing To Do With Church Security, But I Post It With A Little Story To Help Someone.* I personally have friends who have been hit hard by this economy, and many are wondering what they are going to do in this poor job market. I have b... [more]
- Florida School Board Shooting: This is an incredible video and gives an insight into what happens during a critical incident. Each innocent participant went through what I call the three phases of violence. *ASSESSMENT:* The first moments of the incident, the perpetrator demon... [more]
- [Video] School Board Shooting Breakdown: Lessons For Church Security Team Members: In this video, Glen Evans takes you through the elements of the Florida school board shooting and helps church security team members understand what they may be thinking about and how best to respond. In this first video, Glen breaks down the beg... [more]
- Hide Behind The Women! 61 Year Old Sheep Dog Woman Disarms AZ Gunman.: We should not be surprised by the violence that is now happening on a daily basis. Each incident is overly exposed by our 24 hour news cycle, and gives each new shooter a goal to reach. Malls, schools, parks, church, grocery stores, school board ... [more]
- Georgia Court Upholds Ban For Guns In Church: An Article by Rhonda Cook was printed in the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution describing a recent finding by a U.S. District Court in Atlanta, Georgia. A federal judge has upheld the Georgia law banning weapons in churches, mosques and synagogues... [more]
- Church "Safety" and "Security" Banners: Church "Safety" and "Security" Banners If your church has elected to have armed security staff in place during services and other major events you need to consider the following: Friendly Fire by Responding Law Enforcement Officers! Most church... [more]
- The Weight of Your Sidearm: We are not [image removed] going to discuss how much the Glock or the Smith you have on your hip weighs. What we are going to review is the weight or responsibility you take on when you become an armed safety or security team member. The “we... [more]
- Officer Shoots Knife Wielding Man In Church: Hollywood, FL - A knife wielding man was shot by police inside a church in Hollywood, Florida at Lutheran Memorial Lutheran Church. Witnesses described the suspect as very aggressive and was seen chasing a janitor. The pastor, James Congee stated... [more]
- Defensive Tactics For Critical Incidents At Church: [image removed] Dear Friend, Have you ever wondered what you would do if someone came into your church and attempted to [image removed] harm you or a member of your church? Many churches have started church security teams, but many wonder wha... [more]
- Stealing from God: Embezzlement, Theft and Fraud In Church: *Click The Play Button Above To Begin Listening to The Interview * [image removed] I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with two experts in church embezzlement, theft, and fraud. Mark Stusek and John Barnes are principal owners of churc... [more]
- Pastor Murdered, Secretary Seriously Assaulted in Arlington, Texas Church.: Arlington, TX - March 3, 2011, Arlington's Northpointe Baptist Church Pastor Clint Dobson was found dead this date and church assistant, Judy Elliott was found seriously injured in what police are describing as a robbery. Police were called to th... [more]
- CSA Members Share Your Knowledge: Listen to the audio above by clicking on the play button. We are asking Church Security Alliance members to begin contributing to a new church security blog. If you are interested in doing this, I would like you to go to the security forum and... [more]
- What The Australian Bully Incident Can Teach Us About Use of Force: I usually view all use of force cases and ask, "What lessons can I learn from this incident?" If you haven't seen this viral video, it has caused quite a stir, with many opinions being shared. [iframe removed] Now you might laugh and believe t... [more]
- 150 KG Bomb Targets Catholic Church on Good Friday.: Although this incident happened in a foreign country, it is a good idea for church security teams to be on the alert during the Easter weekend. In Serpong, Tangerang (Indonesia), the government arrested several men in relation to a 150 KG bomb le... [more]
- Is Your Church Ready for A Deadly Tornado?: [image removed] A recent rash of violent tornadoes has left southern states devestated with reports of over 250 people killed. One church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama was destroyed, as well as two additional churches (as reported by the Christian Chronic... [more]
- A Report From The Front Lines Of The Tornado Devastation: [image removed] This is from CSA member Tom Kelly. He and his wife survived the storm and are now busy tending to their neighbors. He graciously allowed us to share this with our readers: Dear Friends, This has been one difficult time for a... [more]
- Avoiding A Friendly Fire Incident With Your Local Police Department: [image removed] Last year, Church Security Alliance asked its' members about the number of people carrying concealed weapons as part of their church security duties. The vast number of people who responded revealed several team members carry firear... [more]
- Is Al-Qaeda Threatening Churches?: CSA member Jake Mannon shared a story that appeared on onenewsnow.com. On June 3, 2011, Al-Qaeda spokesman, American born Adam Gadahn, released a two hour video tape encouraging jihadists to purchase weapons and go on lone wolf missions against w... [more]
- Interview With Jeanne Assam: Lessons from A Church Shooting Incident: This interview with Jeanne Assam is provided by Police One. In this interview, I believe it is important to note Jeanne's mindset prior to the incident and her survival mindset after the incident. Presence of mind is so vital in any combat/survival... [more]
- Great Tips For A Smooth Draw: This is a video I have been intending to make, but when I saw Ron Avery talking about the importance of the draw, he was saying everything I would have said, but probably a tad better. Drawing your weapon with a good initial grip and a smooth dra... [more]
- An Assault Rifle (AR-15) In Church? Really?: On a continuum of security, there are thousands of opinions as to appropriate church security measures. We have encountered numerous opinions from, "We will depend on God for our security." to "We believe God has equipped us to protect our church f... [more]
- The Archangel Holster - Product Review: One major problem that Church Security Officers authorized for a sidearm face is how to carry the sidearm that is effectively concealed but fast into action while being comfortable for long periods of time. Over the years I have accumulated a large... [more]
- Two Pastors Shot At Church In Lakewood, Florida: This morning (9/18/2011) the Associated Press reported two pastors were shot in Lakeland, Florida (near Tampa) at about 9:58 AM. Initial reports described a chaotic scene, where suspect, 57 year old Jeremiah Fogle burst into the church between morn... [more]
- Lakeland Pastor William Boss Speaks About Church Shooting: Pastor William Boss, of Lakeland, Florida recently spoke to a local news channel about the day when former church member Jeremiah Fogle shot him in the head while he knelt in prayer. He has not returned to the pulpit at this time, and the assistant... [more]
- When Your Church Is Robbed During The Worship Service: Sorry to My Email Readers! I Do Know How To Spell Arkansas Third Baptist Church Little Rock, Arkansas robbed in September. Story posted on September 11, 2011. [iframe removed] [image removed] Sometimes when I hear about crimes against church... [more]
- Man Fires Gun Inside Church To Break Up Fight: *Richardson, Texas* - On October 29, 2011, Dallas Morning News reported an incident involving a man firing a gun in a church. According to reports, Richardson police PIO, Kevin Perilich reported a group at Solomon's Porch were hanging out when a ... [more]
- Wisconsin Churches: Leave Guns At Home.: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the change in Wisconsin's concealed carry legislation is causing angst for many churches in Wisconsin. Wisconsin, the 49th state in the U.S. to pass concealed carry legislation, allows churches to post signs o... [more]
- Important Lessons From A Righteous Use of Force:
- Pastor And Members Nab Copper Thieves With Nanny Cam: Sometimes the simplest church security strategy can net great results. Having been victimized by copper thieves to the tune of over $50,000, Carmichael (California) Bible Church Pastor Jeff Livingston, and members Gary Jensen and Michael Talpas dec... [more]
- Nigerian Churches Bombed On Christmas Day.: Security is security, no matter where your church may be located. However, brothers and sisters throughout the world experience violent and deadly attacks on a regular basis in Middle Eastern and African churches. You may have heard 5 churches were... [more]
- Murder-Suicide At Texas Church Altar: Helotes, Texas - On Thursday, January 11, 2012 security cameras at Our Lady of Guadalupe captured a San Antonio couple walk to the altar of the church. A short time later, at approximatley 315 PM a gunshot was heard and police were called. When t... [more]
- Man Drives Car Into Church And Sets Building On Fire: Marysville, OH - Officials have announced an arrest in an arson case where the suspect, former member, 30 year old Stephen Beightler drove a BMW into the church lobby and allegedly set the building on fire. [image removed] In the early morning ho... [more]
- Pastor Shot In The Head While Hosting Youth Group Event.: *Gaines Township - Michigan* On January 76 2012 Youth Pastor Marshon Peoples was shot in the head. Witnesses stated Pastor Peoples was warned by one of the kids attending the event to not allow 8 teen boys into the party because they had been drink... [more]
- Choir Members Robbed At Gunpoint During Practice: *Goose Creek, South Carolina* - A male subject entered the St. James United Methodist Church located at 512 St. James Ave. around 8 PM Thursday night (January 19, 2012) and robbed the choir members at gun point. The choir had just chosen the hymn... [more]
- Man Shot Inside Church After Fund Raiser: Wentzville, MO - On Saturday evening, (January 21, 2012), St. Patrick Catholic Church, 405 South Church Street held a fund raiser for a church member who has cancer. While the event began to wind down, volunteers started to clean up and popped se... [more]
- Verdict: Church Security Teams Unbiblical: I ran across an interesting article on a blog called The Two Cities where the author makes an interesting argument. He states a Christian has biblical clearance to use deadly force to defend himself against being killed while in public or at home d... [more]
- Pastor's Daughter Shot In The Head: St. Petersburg, FL - A 20 year old woman was shot in the head Sunday when the church sound engineer was showing friends his firearm. The suspect, Moises Zambrana, took friends into a closet to demonstrate the gun's safety features. A negligent di... [more]
- Pastor's Daughter Dies From Accidental Shooting.: *St. Petersburg, FL* - Medical staff at Bayfront Medical Center announced Hannah Kelley, 20 years old, died as a result of a gun shot wound to the head. Hannah was attending her father's church, Grace Connection Church, when Moises Zambrana, 48,... [more]
- Update on Wentzville Church Shooting: On January 24, 2012 I posted an article about an incident in Wentzville, MO where a man was shot in the back while cleaning up for a fundraiser. While volunteers were popping balloons, a man fell over with a gunshot wound to the back with an exit... [more]
- Oklahoma State Legilsature Working On Bill To Allow Guns In Church: A bill is working its way out of the State House in Oklahoma focusing on guns and church. In Oklahoma, a person has the right to self-protection using deadly force inside his home, car or place of business if faced with a deadly threat. House Bil... [more]
- Church Members Subdue Gunman in SC: *BOILING SPRINGS, S.C* — Members of a church in Boiling Springs subdued a man with a shotgun that entered the church. As awareness grows, more church members have learned to quickly take action in a critical situation. As we understand it, th... [more]
- Gunman Kills 7 At Small Christian College: Although this incident is not related to a local church, it is demonstrative of violence against the faith community. video platform video management video solutions video player [image removed] OAKLAND — A former student at a small Chri... [more]
- Tacoma Pastor Punched And Stabbed: Church can be both a place for worship and celebration, but there are many emotionally charged moments which can happen at a local church as well. Unfortunately, sometimes the pastor becomes the focal point of violence because he predominantly repr... [more]
- Pastor's Mom Shot Outside Church: Aurora, CO - On Sunday afternoon at New Destiny Christian Center in Aurora Colorado, a man entered the church while the service was winding down, when he told people to get down. Sixty-five year old Josephine Eccles was reportedly shot outside the ... [more]
- Church Shooting Update: Aurora, CO - More information about the tragic church shooting, which left the pastor's mother and the suspect dead. Police report the suspect, Kiarron Parker, a felon with a drug history, and charges for assault on a peace officer, was with a fr... [more]
- Two Shot And Killed At Maryland Church: Ellicott City, MD - Police were called to St. Peters Church, were a priest and administrative assistant were found shot. Priest Mary-Marguerite Kohn, 62, was transported to a local hospital. Initial reports stated she had succumbed to her wounds, b... [more]