Video Shows Pastor Fight Back During Armed Carjacking in Baltimore: "He Picked the Wrong Car"
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, JUL 9 – Three teenagers were arrested after carjacking Bishop-Elect Kenneth Moales Jr., who sustained non-life-threatening injuries while resisting the attack, police said.
- On June 29, 2025, Pastor Kenneth Moales Jr. was carjacked at gunpoint by a teenager while visiting Baltimore's Upper Fells Point neighborhood.
- The carjacking occurred outside a restaurant after a teen demanded Moales get out of his vehicle, leading to a brief physical struggle.
- Moales was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, the stolen car was located hours later on South Broadway, and three teens aged 15, 16, and 19 were arrested.
- Moales expressed that the suspect valued possessions more than his well-being, and regrettably for the attacker, he targeted the wrong vehicle. Meanwhile, Baltimore Mayor Scott highlighted the importance of ensuring those apprehended are held accountable for their actions.
- The incident highlights ongoing juvenile carjacking issues in Baltimore despite a general crime drop, and Moales plans to focus his ministry on guiding young men toward hope and faith.
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Pastor Kenneth Moales Jr. (53) was visiting Baltimore to perform a funeral on June 29 when he was held at gunpoint by a 16-year-old. Read MoreThe post WATCH: Visiting Pastor Carjacked in Baltimore, Criticized for Fighting Back appeared first on Christian News Now.
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