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Man Brings Gun to Church Service in Spartanburg County, Claims He Wants to ‘Become Closer with the Lord’

‘I want to let it all out’: Man brings gun to church service in Spartanburg Co.

Disturbing Incident at a Spartanburg Church Service

In Spartanburg County, a man was found in possession of a firearm during a church service in Woodruff, South Carolina. According to the local Sheriff’s Office, authorities were summoned to a church on Shaw Road around 10:40 a.m. due to a disturbance.

An attending deputy made their approach towards a lone man seated in the last pew against the wall. As per the incident report, the individual, a 60-year-old man, confessed to having a gun tucked in his right pocket.

Man’s Claim to Security Personnel

The man in question was promptly escorted outside the place of worship. When asked about his motives for bringing a firearm into a church and his intentions, he allegedly stated he wanted to “become closer with the Lord.” Further inquiries revealed that prior to entering the church, he was seen brandishing his weapon. He informed onlookers outside the holy establishment, he was going to “let it all out today”.

Legal Possession of Firearm Confirmed

Officials at the scene were quick to contact the Sheriff’s Office to discern the legal status of the weapon. The findings confirmed that the man was lawfully permitted to carry the firearm.

Trespass Notice Issued Against the Man

While the man did not break any firearm laws, the frightful incident led to a breach of peace within the church community. Therefore, the man was handed a trespass notice, effectively banning him from entering the church premises in the future. Despite no charges being filed against his possession of the firearm, he is currently barred from attending services at the church.

Significance of the Incident

The occurrence has sparked a wave of concern regarding the safety and well-being of the church attendees. The event has further heightened the ongoing discourse surrounding the accessibility and presence of firearms within public premises, prompting a reevaluation of firearm regulations and their enforcement.

Community Response to the Incident

The church’s community has expressed deep concern over the incident, emphasizing the need for increased vigilance and enhanced security measures at places of worship. Likewise, the local authority stressed the importance of immediate reporting for such disturbances to ensure swift and effective law enforcement response.

The ordeal ultimately ended without any harm coming to the church attendees, but it underscores the ever-present need for proactive safety measures, constant vigilance, and the dedication of law enforcement authorities to preserve and protect the peace within community spaces.

Reported by HERE News Network.


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