Pokemon Go player allegedly threatened by gunman in church parking lot

Cassidy Stephenson

An allegedly armed man threatened a Pokemon Go player playing the game in a church parking lot.

Pokemon Go can result in dangerous situations, like getting arrested or hurt. Past examples include a player dealing drugs while catching Pokemon and seizing six guns from another trainer.

Several users have also died playing the mobile game, like a father who was fatally shot while out with his six-year-old daughter. Pokemon Go even has a grim tracker to stay updated with deaths related to the application.

This time, a Pokemon Go trainer fortunately escaped any harm but still experienced a terrifying situation.

Pokemon Go player forced to leave church parking lot

A Reddit user explained a “scary encounter” they had playing the game on the Pokemon Go subreddit. The OP was participating in a Gengar Raid in a church parking lot until a mysterious man approached them.

“He said that he didn’t recognize me and said that he was armed, and would shoot me if I didn’t leave the property,” they wrote. The trainer revealed that the man wasn’t a police officer or a security guard.

“I told him that I was simply playing a game on my phone and he did not care. Without wanting to make the situation worse, I left the parking lot,” the player continued. The authorities have since taken care of the situation and found the man.

Another trainer discussed their experience while playing in a church parking lot. “As I was taking out the gym a cop pulls up along side of me asking if he can help,” the user said. “I say I am just playing Pokémon Go, and didn’t want to drive and play, so I parked. He replied, ‘As long as you aren’t broken down, Go Catch’em All.’”

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“Busybodies like that are such absolute clowns. Like literally get a life. Anyhow glad you’re safe op,” another person remarked.

Always remember to be aware of your surroundings and stay safe while playing Pokemon Go.

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