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When most people think of a funeral, they think of grief, sadness, and silence. Visitors shuffle in to pay their respects and greet families worn out by exhaustion. In Detroit, Michigan, however, one young man’s funeral was interrupted by a threat and gunpoint.
On Saturday, March 28th, 2026, Pastor Darthanian Nichols of Breaking Chains Outreach Ministries, officiated a funeral at New McFall Brothers Funeral Home. Explaining the value of living life on purpose and embracing our destiny, 10 people gave their lives to Christ, but only after a grief-stricken unbeliever pointed a gun at Nichols during the concession, demanding that he stay quiet.
Nichols was running the service for Jabari Malik Kenney, born January 8th, 2009, deceased, March 8th, 2026. At just 17 years young, Kenney died by gun violence. When asked about the incident, Nichols noted that amidst everything that happened, everyone was safe:
“First, let me shout out New McFall Brothers Funeral Home. Your heart to serve families with dignity, care, and excellence does not go unnoticed. No matter the situation, you show up with compassion, and that means everything,” Nichols said.
Julius J. Baker, a chaplain and funeral professional who was informed about the event, added that although the event was unfortunate, the funeral home staff remained calm and kept everyone protected.
“Yes, something unfortunate did occur as a family was in the sacred moment of laying their loved one to rest. But I want to be clear — our staff remained calm, professional, and fully committed to serving that family with dignity. We were able to pivot quickly and ensure the service continued in a safe and secure location,” Baker wrote.