Man who tackled gunman at North Braddock church awarded North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism

Pennsylvania State Police have charged Bernard Polite, 26, of Braddock after he entered and attempted to shoot pastor Glenn Germany while the pastor was delivering a sermon at Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church on Sunday.

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Neither McCallister nor pastor Glenn Germany were injured.

McCallister, who’s also a City of Pittsburgh Public Works employee, was recognized by the city for his immeasurable valor earlier this year.

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