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At least 10 shot, 2 fatally, at Michigan church set on fire by the gunman: Police
In this image taken from video released by Julie J, @Malkowski6April, Massive flames and smoke rise from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, about 50 miles north of Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (Julie J, @Malkowski6April via AP)Mass Shooting and Fire at LDS Church in Grand Blanc Leaves Two Dead
A Sunday service at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, turned into tragedy when a gunman opened fire and set the church ablaze. Police confirmed at least
10 victims were shot, with two fatalities and others in critical condition. The suspect, a 40-year-old man from Burton, was killed in a gunfight with officers.
According to Police Chief William Renye
, the attacker drove his vehicle through the front doors at 10:25 a.m., then began shooting before deliberately setting the church on fire. The five-alarm blaze caused a partial collapse before firefighters extinguished it.
The FBI and ATF are leading the investigation, with more than 100 agents assigned. Officials are probing possible motives, including whether the attack was connected to the death of Russell M. Nelson
, LDS president, who passed away Saturday at age 101.
Political leaders swiftly responded. Donald Trump called it “yet another targeted attack on Christians,” while Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her “heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community.” LDS officials expressed gratitude to first responders, reminding the faithful that places of worship should be sanctuaries of peace.
8 injured, including newborn child, in ambulance
An ambulance carrying patients rolled over Saturday morning in a multi-vehicle crash at Pine Avenue and Monroe Street in Dougherty County. Eight people were injured, including a newborn baby, though officials confirmed all are expected to survive.
Inside the ambulance were three EMS workers and two patients, making the baby’s involvement especially alarming. The rollover drew a large emergency response, with additional units dispatched within minutes to treat and transport the victims.
“We are grateful that no serious injuries occurred, and we appreciate the swift response of first responders at the scene,” said EMS Director James Gibney, praising the quick coordination that helped stabilize those involved.
The Georgia State Patrol has opened an investigation, reviewing witness statements and nearby surveillance footage to determine the cause. While relief spread that no lives were lost, the incident underscores both the dangers faced by emergency crews and the importance of safer intersections.
Multiple people are shot at Michigan Mormon church that is on fire after active shooter, cops say
Multiple people were shot at a Mormon church in Michigan, and the shooter is “down,” police said.
The shooting broke out at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, about 65 miles north of Detroit, just after 11 a.m. local time Sunday, Grand Blanc police said.
“There’s has been an active shooter at the church of Latter Day Saints on McCandlish Rd. There are multiple victims and the shooter is down,” police said.
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Authorities said that there was no ongoing threat to the public, but that the church was “actively on fire” following the shooting. It was not immediately clear how many people were shot and the extent of their injuries.
Footage showed large flames engulfing much of the building as thick, gray plumes of smoke blew across the surrounding area.
They urged people to stay away from the area.
A reunification center was set up near the church, which is located near residential areas and a Jehovah’s Witness church in Grand Blanc, a community of about 8,000 people just outside Flint.
