DETROIT – The Wayne County prosecutor won't be issuing any charges against a pastor who shot a man in his church.
In a statement Friday, Kym Worthy's office said City of God Church pastor Keon Allison acted in self-defense on Oct. 18 when he was confronted by 25-year-old Deante Smith.
"The evidence from several witnesses shows that Mr. Smith forced his way into the church armed with a chunk of brick. Mr. Smith pushed the pastor’s mother to the ground when he was told that he was no longer welcome at the church," the prosecutor's office said.
Witnesses said the two men were separated and Smith verbally agreed to leave. But Smith rushed past the two men restraining him towards Allison.
Allison pulled out a gun and fired one shot at Smith, striking him in the shoulder.
"Smith continued to head towards Mr. Allison, who continued to fire his weapon," the prosecutor's office said.
Smith died at a hospital from multiple gunshot wounds.
Allison told police Smith had a brick and he feared Smith had more weapons.
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