A prominent religious figure from Victory Chapel First Phoenix in Glendale, Arizona, was critically injured in a shooting incident while delivering a sermon on Wednesday evening. Hans Schmidt, a father and the director of outreach for the church, was actively engaged in spreading the gospel on a street corner using a megaphone when the incident occurred. The identity of the shooter remains unknown, and it is yet to be determined whether the assailant was on foot or in a vehicle at the time of the attack.
Schmidt is currently in a critical condition, receiving medical attention for the gunshot wound. His wife, Zulya Schmidt, took to social media to express her faith in divine healing and her profound love for her husband. Witnesses in the vicinity of the incident praised Schmidt’s commitment to community outreach and his positive influence on the lives of many.
The shocking incident has left the community puzzled, questioning why anyone would target a preacher spreading messages of peace and goodwill. Despite occasional antagonism towards Schmidt during his sermons, he always responded with kindness. This violent act underscores the existence of a hidden malevolence in society that can surface in destructive ways.
Local law enforcement agencies are diligently investigating the incident, with the aim of identifying and apprehending the individual responsible for the attack. The community, in solidarity with the religious congregation, is hopeful for Schmidt’s recovery and is praying for an end to such mindless acts of violence.