by WorldTribune Staff / 247 Real News September 29, 2025
At least four people were killed and eight injured on Sunday when a man rammed his truck into the front doors of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan and opened fire on parishioners. The church then erupted in flames in what police said was a deliberately set fire by the gunman.
Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye told reporters at a press conference that the suspect was 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford from Burton.
“He drove his vehicle through the front doors of the church,” Renye said. “He then exited his vehicle, firing several rounds at individuals within the church. Ten gunshot victims have been transported to local hospitals at this time, including one who has been deceased.”
Renye said two responding officers met the suspect and engaged in gunfire, killing the suspect, who was armed with what appeared to be an assault rifle. Police did not immediately release the suspect’s identity to the public.
Two victims were killed by gunfire and two victims likely died in the fire, police said.
Reuben Coleman, acting special agent in charge of the FBI’s Detroit Field Office, provided an update on the investigation during a press conference in Grand Blanc on Monday:
“This is an act of targeted violence, and we are continuing to work to determine a motive,” he said. “In the past 24 hours, our investigative squads and specialty teams have been out all night, exhausting leads, some of which have been coming in from the public via tips.”
“Our special agents, victim specialist, child advocate, forensic interviewers and local partners have interviewed over 100 victims and witnesses to date and are continuing to interview individuals as we speak,” he continued.
President Donald Trump in a post to Truth Social said he has been briefed on the “horrendous” shooting that appeared to target Christians:
The FBI was immediately on scene, and will be leading the Federal Investigation, and providing full support to State and Local Officials. The suspect is dead, but there is still a lot to learn. This appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America. The Trump Administration will keep the Public posted, as we always do. In the meantime, PRAY for the victims, and their families. THIS EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!
I am receiving briefings about what appears to be a horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. @FBI and @ATFHQ agents are en route to the scene now.
Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling. Please join me in praying for the…
— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) September 28, 2025
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