For Immediate Release
Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
February 3, 2024
This morning, during an event at the Fort Myers Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a call regarding a suspicious person who was reported to be armed.
Upon entering the church building, Fort Myers police announced they received a report of an armed individual in the area and instructed everyone to stay calm. The police surrounded the building and, after a 30-minute search, determined it was safe to evacuate everyone to a parking lot across from the church.
According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
“We’re extremely grateful for the immediate response of the FMPD and the protection that surrounded the building,” said Tim Goff, Executive Secretary (COO) of Florida Conference. “We praise God that everyone is safe and the situation was managed quickly and professionally.”
Florida Conference takes the safety of its members and all attendees very seriously and works to ensure their protection.
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