Detroit pastor speaks on having gun allegedly pulled on him during funeral
Detroit pastor confronted by armed man during funeral
Five people were arrested after a man brandished a firearm at a Detroit funeral home on Saturday. A gun was pulled out by someone who was among those attending a funeral at the New McFall Brothers Funeral Home around 11 a.m. It happened after a pastor administering the service had asked guests to shift around the room.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A man is in police custody after allegedly brandishing a gun inside a funeral home on Saturday morning.
The pastor, who was presiding over the service, says at one point a handgun was pointed at him.
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It was fear and chaos at New McFall Brothers Funeral Home on Dexter Avenue in Detroit. Pastor Darthanian Nicholas was on site to officiate the funeral service of a teen who he says was a victim of gun violence.
Before the chaotic moments began, he had requested people take their seats. That’s when he says one man became angry. The frantic moments were caught on security camera video.
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But the pastor says he soon saw the gun. Police said that the man never fired the weapon. Instead, the pastor de-escalated the situation.
"The pastor — the calm he kept and the way he handled himself — he's a hero," said DPD Capt. John Stewart.
The suspect was arrested soon after. Four other people were later taken into custody for various weapons offenses.
Detroit police were already in the area of the funeral home.
Sources tell FOX 2 the suspect is the brother of the victim.
Detroit pastor de-escalates heated moment after man pulls out gun during funeral
A gun was pulled out by someone who was among those attending a funeral at the New McFall Brothers Funeral Home around 11 a.m. It happened after a pastor administering the service had asked guests to shift around the room.