A bishop in New York is speaking out after the unthinkable happened. Bishop Lamor Whitehead took to Instagram live after about three armed Black men who robbed him and his wife, Asia K. DosReis-Whitehead during a church service were arrested on live stream. During the live stream, Bishop Whitehead thanked churchgoers, the NYPD and others for all their appeals for concern.
According to The NY Post, the man of God was in the middle of his lecture at the Head of International Ministries Tomorrow in Canarsie at about 11:14 a.m., police said. During the live, he explained that the men robbed him, his wife, and possibly churchgoers of $400K worth of jewelry. The reports detail some of the jewelry Bishop was wearing at the time of the robbery: a long gold chain and a large ring on each finger.
As the live stream continued, he assured viewers that this act of violence did not frighten him. “We are pushing. We are still doing what we need to do,” said Bishop Whitehead. “I am not from the suburbs; I’m from Brooklyn, I’m from the city. I understand the street. This treasure, I am not afraid”.
Although he was not scared, the women of the church were shaken by the incident. He explained that they were traumatized. While Bishop Whitehead was able to see the men’s faces through the mask and identify the vehicle, it was a white Mercedes Benz CLA. In addition to the description, he also shared that he ran after the suspects, where they jumped into the car and changed clothes.
If anyone asks anyone with information on the suspects, please forward them to the NYPD. Our thoughts are with those affected by this senseless criminal act.
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