Article 6YP6Z Michigan deacon thwarted attack on church by ramming truck into shooter

Michigan deacon thwarted attack on church by ramming truck into shooter

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When Richard Pryor saw the man firing in the parking lot, he sprang into action, buying time before guards arrived

A Michigan church deacon who had a hand in thwarting a rifle-wielding man's attempts to shoot worshippers at a service in June by ramming the attacker with his truck says he sprang into action because waiting for first responders' help was not feasible.

I'm just realizing there's no time," Richard Pryor - who drew gunfire while protecting the congregation of CrossPointe Community church in Wayne, Michigan - said during a recent Associated Press interview in which he revisited his state of mind that day. I didn't have a weapon on me, in the truck or anything, so what are your options?"

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