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Virginia church youth pastor accused of killing family on Thanksgiving

Christopher R. Gattis, 58, reportedly gunned down his wife, stepdaughter, and his stepdaughter’s boyfriend on Thanksgiving. Gattis, a full-time youth pastor Grace Lutheran Church, was arrested at his family home by Chesterfield County Police Department officers.

 Gattis was arrested on-scene late Thanksgiving evening without incident, according to the police. Gattis is on a no-bond hold at the county jail, charged with three counts of first-degree murder, along with three counts of using a firearm while committing a felony, according to WTVR. Virginia church youth pastor accused of killing family on Thanksgiving

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