Investigators want to know who sparked fires at six predominantly African-American churches in northern St. Louis over the last two weeks.
Damage from the latest blaze was discovered on the front doors of Ebenezer Lutheran Church on Sunday morning, according to the ATF, which is offering a $2,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of the party responsible for the fires.
The previous five blazes were also set at the front doors of churches, said St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson.
The first fire was set on Oct. 8 at Bethel Non-Denominational Church, just off of West Florissant Ave. in Jennings, a city that borders Ferguson. St. Louis County Police Department spokesman Shawn McGuire said the church sustained about $250 in damages.
The next fire was set two days later at New Northside Baptist Church. Subsequent fires were set at St. Augustine Catholic Church; at the New Testament Church of Christ; and at the New Life Missionary Baptist Church, according to the ATF.
Hate for what the church stand for and peaceful people is everywhere. I am sorry for those who committed these crimes. Certainly they don't know what theydoing to themselves and their families as a result of these crimes.
Just a thought.
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