A man pulled a gun and pointed it at a pastor officiating a funeral service on Detroit’s west side Saturday.
Watch Randy Wimbley’s video report:
Detroit pastor de-escalates situation after man pulls gun at funeral
The incident happened at New McFall Brothers Funeral Home. Pastor Darthanian Nichols asked the crowd gathered at the casket to take their seats to prevent a fire hazard. A man mourning his younger brother refused and drew a weapon.
“In my mind, I braced myself for the worst case scenario, which would be to be shot,” Nichols said. “Even as he pointed the gun, I don’t believe he was trying to point it. I think it was just more so his emotions, and he was talking with the gun in his hand.”
Nichols prioritized de-escalation during the confrontation…