A tragic Sunday unfolded in Grand Blanc, Michigan, after a gunman opened fire at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, reportedly injuring several people. Authorities say the shooter may have also set the building on fire before being stopped; no further threat remains.
UPDATE @ 1:05PM EST: During a press conference, police say that 10 people were shot during the attack, at least one of those dead. They believe that other victims will be found that were killed by the fire and unable to escape.
The suspect, a 40-year-old, was shot and killed by police.
Police say the suspect crashed his truck through the front doors of the church, got out, and began shooting.
GRAND BLANC, MI (2-minute read) — Authorities in Grand Blanc responded to a horrifying scene Sunday morning after multiple people were shot at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located on McCandlish Road. The incident was first reported just before 11 a.m., as parishioners were gathered for Sunday services.
A deranged gunman bursts into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc during Sunday services, unleashing bullets on innocent worshippers before setting the building ablaze in a cowardly act of pure evil. pic.twitter.com/k5QKJBxlT8
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According to police sources, six to eight individuals were struck by gunfire. The exact condition of the victims has not yet been disclosed. Emergency responders quickly flooded the area, with video from the scene showing heavy smoke rising from the church and numerous police and fire vehicles surrounding the property.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that the church building was on fire shortly after the shooting was reported. Investigators believe the shooter may have started the blaze, though that has not been officially confirmed.
New aerial footage shows the Grand Blanc, Michigan church engulfed in flames after a gunman opened fire and set it ablaze.
Christianity is under attack.
pic.twitter.com/AexMpnCQFt— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 28, 2025
The gunman has been reported as “down,” and authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. It’s unclear whether the shooter was killed or taken into custody. Officials have scheduled a press briefing between 12:45 and 1:00 p.m. to provide further updates.
This is a developing story.
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