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Grand Blanc Rallies With New Relief Fund and Hospital Update as Probe Into LDS Church Attack Continues

Donations surge for victims alongside security training scheduled for faith groups.

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Investigators walk in front of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Mich. where Sunday morning a man rammed his vehicle into the building before opening fire and setting the building ablaze, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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Overview

  • Federal and local authorities continue processing the crime scene with the FBI and ATF, have identified 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford as the attacker, and have not disclosed a motive.
  • Henry Ford Genesys Hospital officials say three patients remain hospitalized, with two in fair condition and one improving after the shooting and fire.
  • The Community Foundation of Greater Flint launched the Grand Blanc Relief Fund, seeded by a $250,000 gift from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to support victims, families and recovery efforts.
  • The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office set a Safety, Security and Survival briefing for faith-based organizations on Friday, Oct. 3, to share threat recognition and response strategies.
  • An independent GiveSendGo campaign organized for Sanford’s widow and child has drawn widespread donations, rising toward $300,000, with the organizer citing a faith-based call to help innocent family members.