A violent attack unfolded at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in Spokane when 40-year-old Joshua J. Sommers rushed the sanctuary and struck Father David Gaines during a service. Footage shows Sommers shouting profanities before throwing a punch, prompting church leaders and security to intervene. For more updates check our Youtube channel.
Gaines, who sustained minor injuries, believes the attack highlights the city’s mental health crisis. Sommers, already facing assault and robbery charges from 2023, was arrested and remains in custody.
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