On May 6, 2024, an attempted shooting occurred at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, involving Pastor Glenn Germany and 26-year-old Bernard Junior Polite. During a church service, Polite aimed a firearm at Pastor Germany, which failed to discharge, potentially saving the pastor’s life. This incident was streamed live, capturing the moment the gun jammed and Pastor Germany evaded injury, referring to it as a “miracle of God.”

The assailant was restrained by a churchgoer and subsequently arrested by authorities. Following his arrest, Polite claimed that “God told him to do it.” Meanwhile, police discovered the body of 56-year-old Derek Polite at Bernard Polite’s residence in North Braddock. The connection between the two Polites and whether Bernard was charged in relation to Derek’s death remains unclear.

Bernard Polite has been charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and attempted homicide. The investigation into both the attempted church shooting and Derek Polite’s death continues, leaving the community in distress and seeking answers about these disturbing events.