Lawrence Adams is a retired Detroit police officer turned pastor for the Westside Bible Church.http://www.freep.com/article/20090928/NEWS01/90928031/1001/NEWS/Cop-turned-pastor-shoots-intruder-at-his-Detroit-church
On September 27, 2009, Adams shot an intruder at the church after finding the man leaving the church with a bag of stuff. Adams claimed he fired in self defense. The robber was in serious condition at a local hospital.http://www.wxyz.com/news/story/Pastor-Shoots-Thief-During-Church-Robbery/_Qc7OMKAKUmRM1sIzgt_Pg.cspx
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Former Detroit Police lieutenant
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Serves as the pastor for the Westside Bible Church in Detroit
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Was called to the church by their security company on September 27, 2009
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Discovered the front door of the church open
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Saw a suspected burglar leaving with a full garbage bag
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Approached the suspected burglar and a struggle followed
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Shot the intruder in what he claimed was self defense
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Suspect was hospitalized in serious condition
