Update on Arizona Street Preacher Who Was Shot in the Head While Preaching the Gospel

In a remarkable story of faith and perseverance, Arizona street preacher Hans Schmidt has defied all odds after being shot in the head while preaching the gospel on the streets of Glendale in November 2023. Schmidt, a 26-year-old veteran and father of two, was preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ at the corner of 51st and Peoria Avenues when he was struck by a bullet. Despite the severity of his injury, Schmidt’s journey from near death to recovery is nothing short of miraculous.

After being shot, Schmidt, confused and unable to speak, managed to drive himself back to his church, Victory Chapel First Phoenix. His wife, Zulya, noticed the blood but did not realize the extent of his injuries. On the way to the hospital, Schmidt began seizing, and doctors later discovered a bullet lodged in his brain. His condition was critical, and doctors initially believed that he would not survive. One detective told Zulya that they would “know more after the autopsy,” implying that death was imminent.

Schmidt was placed in a medically induced coma, and his family and friends braced for the worst. However, Zulya never lost faith, praying for her husband’s recovery. She believed in God’s providence and in the weeks that followed, Schmidt began to show signs of improvement.