Tragedy struck in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday when a gunman opened fire inside a church, killing at least two people and injuring nine others. The attack happened at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a tight-knit community just northwest of Detroit.
Local police say the shooter, a 40-year-old man, drove his car straight into the building during a packed service and started shooting at the crowd. Officers rushed to the scene and exchanged gunfire with him, killing the suspect on the spot.
Among the victims, two remain in critical condition and are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals. Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye shared these details during a press conference, noting the chaos that followed.
Adding to the horror, a massive fire broke out right after the shooting. Renye believes the gunman deliberately set the blaze, but firefighters managed to put it out within the last hour. Earlier alerts from police warned of multiple shooting victims and a fully engulfed church, asking folks to steer clear while emergency teams worked.
President Donald Trump took to social media to say he’s been briefed on the “horrendous” Michigan church shooting. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer also weighed in on X, posting that her “heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community.” She stressed that “violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable,” and she’s getting regular updates on the situation.
As investigations continue into this devastating Michigan church shooting, the community rallies to support the victims and their families.
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