Authorities continue to release more details following a horrific attack Sunday (Sept. 28) on a Michigan Mormon church. At least four people were tragically killed and eight wounded after a gunman rammed his pickup into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Grand Blanc Township, before opening fire and setting the building on fire, the Associated Press and multiple news outlets reported.
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Police identified the suspect as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, a former Marine from nearby Burton, who was fatally shot by officers after a brief chase. FBI officials described the attack as “targeted violence” and continue to investigate a possible motive. Flames consumed the church for hours, and officials noted more victims could be found in the debris.
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Gunman opens fire at Michigan church and sets it ablaze, killing at least 4 and wounding 8 -Associated Press
FBI investigates deadly attack on a Michigan Mormon church -The World and Everything in It podcast
Gunman kills 2, wounds several others after crashing vehicle into Michigan LDS Church during worship -Christian Post
At least 4 killed and 8 others wounded after shooting and fire at Michigan church -CNN
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from media reports by The Baptist Paper.
