Florida pastor found dead in NYC hotel room

Associated Press

NEW YORK — A Florida pastor was found dead in a New York City hotel room on Friday.

New York City police say 42-year-old Zachery Tims of Orlando was found dead in a hotel room of the W Hotel on Broadway in Times Square late Friday afternoon. There was no criminal activity suspected as of late Sunday.

According to the church website and Facebook page, Tims was the senior pastor of New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka, Fla., one of the largest congregations in central Florida.

Police say Tims was found on the floor of the hotel room. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

Popular Pastor Dies

Updated: Sunday, 14 Aug 2011, 9:20 PM EDT
Published : Sunday, 14 Aug 2011, 9:20 PM EDT

Orlando - Church members gathered at the New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka Sunday night after rumors surfaced the church's popular pastor had died.

The New York City Police Department tells FOX 35 Zachery Tims was found dead in his room. He was staying at the W Hotel on Broadway at Times Square.

Emergency responders were called to the room at 6 p.m. on Friday August 12th.

The New York City Medical Examiners office will determine the cause of death.

Tims came to Central Florida from Baltimore starting his church with 6 members growing the congregation to over 8000 members.

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