Overview

• Michigan senators announced the bipartisan Pray Safe Act, directing the Department of Homeland Security to centralize best practices, grant information, and training for houses of worship and other nonprofits.
• Hundreds gathered at Grand Blanc High School for a “Better Together” reflection to honor the four people killed and eight injured, with local faith leaders and officials calling for unity.
• First responders received a standing ovation at the event, with speakers noting arrivals within about 30 seconds of the first 911 call.
• Township leaders established a Victim Compassion Fund to aid people affected by the church attack.
• A portion of McCandlish Road near the church reopened more than a week after the closures that followed the Sept. 28 violence.