Gunman wounds two clergymen at Florida church

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ORLANDO, Fla | Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:58pm EDT

ORLANDO, Fla (Reuters) - A man shot and injured the pastor and associate pastor of a central Florida church on Sunday after killing another person at a home nearby, police said.

Witnesses said 57-year-old Jeremiah Fogel ran through the front door of the Greater Faith Christian Church in Lakeland, Florida and shot the two clergymen, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

He then was tackled and held by parishioners until authorities arrived, the sheriff's office said.

The pastor and associate pastor were being treated for their injuries at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center. No other church members were injured.

Authorities took Fogel into custody. They did not immediately release details of the fatal shooting at the residence.

(Writing by Colleen Jenkins; Editing by Ellen Wulfhorst)
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citizenatheist wrote:
I wonder if it is that churches are a target more often than other gatherings, or if it’s just more sensational.

Sep 18, 2011 2:33pm EDT  --  Report as abuse
RSorge wrote:
Obviously, citizenatheist, it’s God’s will. He has concluded there are too many religionists about, so He’s doing what he can to reduce the number.

Sep 18, 2011 6:07pm EDT  --  Report as abuse
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