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Elderly Texas Church Deacon Slugs It Out With Robbers
An elderly deacon slugged it out with three robbers who struck as he locked up thousands of dollars in collections while a church service was underway.
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SUNNYVALE (December 1, 2009)--A 77-year-old deacon at a Dallas-area church slugged it out with three robbers to protect Sunday's offering.
Dallas County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Kim Leach said the robbers fled with Bill Hammett's wallet and some cash, but Hammett said he got in some punches of his own in the confrontation Sunday at First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale, about 15 miles east of Dallas.
Hammett said church isn't a place for a fight, but "sometimes you have to defend yourself wherever you're at."
Hammett was attacked as he locked up thousands of dollars in collections while the service was underway in another part of the church.
Hammett, who was struck in the head and the neck with a club, was treated at University Medical Center in Dallas and was later released.
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@ Emily...........The church has been robbing the people for centuries. Where was your God during all of that time?
Just more clowns looking for the "change" that was promised to them...
Good Grief! There was a time when one could be fairly assured of safety by avoiding certain areas and sorts of people. Now we have to watch for being attacked in what should be a safe haven - or, pardon pun, safe heaven. You go Deacon! I hope you are not badly hurt although I suspect your heart and mind are hurt worse than your body. My prayers.
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