An Alabama pastor reportedly wrestled a gun away from his grandson after the grandson allegedly shot five people, including four children and his wife. Brandon Kendrick II (32) has been arrested and charged with five counts of capital murder.
Among the victims were Brandon Kendrick’s wife, Kelsey Kendrick (24), and his own children, Kaleb Kendrick (6) and Kynli Kendrick (2). The other two victims were relatives Haley Daniels (6) and Colton Daniels, who would have turned nine on Tuesday.
Brandon Kendrick had been living in a garage apartment of his grandfather, Allan Kendrick (71), who is the pastor of Oasis of Praise Church in Bessemer, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham.
Police responded to a call at Allan Kendrick’s residence in West Blocton, a town roughly 30 miles south of Bessemer, on Thursday (July 18) around 10 p.m. Brandon Kendrick was taken into custody without incident.
According to Daily Mail, Allan Kendrick was watching television in the main house of his property when he heard the sound of gunfire and went to investigate. When he encountered his grandson, he wrestled a handgun away from him.
Allan Kendrick found four of the five victims were dead. Haley was still breathing and was rushed to the hospital but did not survive.
Brandon Kendrick reportedly suffers from schizophrenia, and his condition had been worsening in recent months. According to family members, he had a history of not taking his medication.
“It’s absolutely horrible. It’s unimaginable what the family is going through, what the friends of the family are experiencing, what the community is feeling right now,” said Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade. “It was just a horrific scene that even seasoned officers told me it is the worst thing they’ve ever seen.”
The shooting came as a shock to the surrounding community.
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“It’s heartbreaking all the way around,” Bibb County resident Haley Smitherman told WIAT-TV. “I mean my prayers are with the families.”
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