“I’ve never claimed it was over my preaching. I said, and still say, when you’re making the devil angry, he fights you,” Locke explained. “My kids could have died so the WHY means absolutely nothing to me. It only means something to critics and liars looking for 15 minutes of fame.” The controversial pastor added, “People use tragedy to fabricate a narrative that makes them seem credible. The Lord will reward them according to their words.”
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“When I made the post the night it took place, everyone was still in shock and had no idea what was happening. Anyone who has that many bullets riddle their home and personal vehicle will never get over it,” he said. “We’ve forgiven the young man and plan on visiting him in jail very soon. We wish him nothing but the best. All of us have made dumb decisions and those decisions can either destroy us or define us.”
After the shooting, Locke moved his family to a new home.
