A kidnapped American pastor was rescued in South Africa following a deadly shootout at a house in the country's Eastern Cape province, officials announced Wednesday.The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) said an operation led by the agency "resulted in the successful rescue" of an American citizen,

The family of U.S. pastor Josh Sullivan says he’s alive after being rescued late Tuesday. Sullivan was abducted by a group of men at his church as he was leading a prayer service. Police say they killed all three suspects who attempted to flee.