Events that occurred on Wednesday morning proved to be truly terrifying for Billy Allen, who states that he was tasered and robbed at gunpoint. The 69-year-old Michigan pastor was sleeping soundly before being awakened by the intruders. The crime took place in the mission house that Allen himself had founded to assist the homeless, along with others who might be in need.
Reports claim that the founder of Good Shepherd Mission in Stockbridge was suddenly jolted awake while he slept in Nehemiah House, which is located directly beside the church. Upon looking up, he observed two men standing in the room before one of them quickly tased him with a stun gun.
The 69-year-old refused to lay still, kicking his legs at the men in an attempt to defend himself. The pair then told him that they had a gun, and demanded money.
After handing over all of his cash, Allen’s ankles and feet were duct-taped together by the duo before they made their way out of Nehemiah House. Fortunately, another person who happened to be staying in the mission house came to assist the pastor and sent for help.
“I’m old and I’m tired,” Allen told local television station WXYZ, becoming emotional during the interview. “I’m just asking God to intervene.”
Allen revealed that this was not the first time he had been the victim of a robbery; it was,…
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