Megachurch Shooting: Police say man shot inside Creflo Dollar's Georgia church has died, suspect on the loose

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

Reverend Creflo Dollar, founder of World Changers Church International based in Fulton County, Ga.

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(CBS/AP) COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - The man shot inside the chapel of Rev. Creflo Dollar's Georgia megachurch has died, according to police.

Fulton County Police Cpl. Kay Lester told The Associated Press that the suspect was still at large after the Wednesday morning shooting at World Changers Church International.

CBS Atlanta reports that someone had fled the church in a black Subaru soon after the shooting, which occurred around 10:30 a.m.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, children in the church's daycare were evacuated after the shooting.

The church, which according to its website has nearly 30,000 members, holds services Wednesday mornings in its chapel, where the shooting occurred.

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by jumpinjacks October 24, 2012 5:25 PM EDT: Sorry to hear what happened at WCC. Glad Creflo Dollar and others was unharmed. My prayers goes out to the family of man the was killed, and to WCC Families. May God continue to Bless and Protect You All!; Reply to this comment


by lloydbest1 October 24, 2012 3:47 PM EDT: This came from Wikipedia. It's well referenced so the assertions following are likely true:
"Dollar is known for his controversial teachings of prosperity theology.[9] He has been criticized for his lavish lifestyle as he owns two Rolls-Royces, a private jet, a million dollar home in Atlanta, and a $2.5m home in Manhattan,[9] which he sold for $3.75m in 2012.[13] Dollar has refused to disclose his salary and Creflo Dollar Ministries received a grade of "F" for financial transparency by the organization MinistryWatch.[9][14]"

[9] Michael Luo (1006-01-15). "Preaching a Gospel of Wealth in a Glittery Market, New York". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/15/nyregion/15prosperity.html. Retrieved 2010-06-27
[14] http://www.ministrywatch.com/profile/creflo-dollar-ministries.aspx

Having said that, though, however far Dr. Dollar has wandered from the message Christ tried to send, he doesn't deserve to die the way the unidentified man in the article did. There are men for more evil than he who don't either. With that in mind, I will have to agree with the two previous posters, whisperwinters, and say your remarks are an epic fail.; Reply to this comment


by TheresaLili October 24, 2012 2:32 PM EDT: God Bless you Whisperwinters, I feel sorry for you.; Reply to this comment


by kvtrav October 24, 2012 1:35 PM EDT: awful comment,whisperwinters...awful. And if you don't grasp why, then I pity you.; Reply to this comment