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Gunman Killed After Attack on Michigan Latter-day Saint Church Leaves 1 Dead, 9 Wounded

Investigators caution the toll may rise during FBI and ATF searches of the fire-damaged church.

Overview

  • Police say a 40-year-old man from Burton drove through the front doors of the Grand Blanc meetinghouse during Sunday worship and opened fire with an assault-style rifle.
  • Responding officers engaged the attacker and fatally shot him at the scene, and authorities report no ongoing threat to the public.
  • At least 10 people were shot, including one confirmed fatality, with several victims in critical condition at local hospitals.
  • The church building was heavily damaged after a suspected deliberate fire; crews contained the blaze following reports of a five-alarm response and partial collapse.
  • FBI and ATF personnel are assisting the investigation, executing search warrants and processing evidence; a bomb squad is assessing a reported suspicious item, which remains under review.