Watch CBS News

Man Wanted For Allegedly Threatening To Kill Members Of His Church Turns Himself In

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A man wanted for allegedly threatening to kill members of his church has turned himself in to police.

Police say Sherwood Hargrove, 59 of Drexel Hill turned himself in Wednesday after allegedly making terroristic threats against his church.

It happened Monday at a church located at 3400 State Road in the Drexel Hill section of Upper Darby Township.

ALSO READ: Police: Suspect Arrested For Kicking Pregnant Woman In Stomach

Police say during a church service, Hargrove was asked to leave and as he was being escorted out by one of the church members he stated, "Y'all are going to die, and they told me how to do it."

Hargrove was escorted out of the church and left.

Upper Darby Police Superintendent Mike Chitwood tells KYW Newsradio it's a threat they are taking very seriously.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.