Two people were killed and eight others were wounded Sunday in a mass shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan, police said.
Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye said the 40-year-old gunman, whose name wasn’t shared, was also killed after authorities responded to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Authorities didn’t share the condition of the remaining victims who were injured in the shooting that erupted around 11:15 a.m.
Police said the suspect rammed his car into the church and then began opening fire on dozens of parishioners.
Officials said they believe the suspect “deliberately” set fire to the church in the attack as well.
Chief Renye said investigators will search the gunman’s home and look through his phone records to “find out if there was a motive.”
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said, “My heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community.”
President Trump also weighed in on the deadly shooting.
“This appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America,” the president wrote on Truth Social. “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!”
Attorney General Pam Bondi said FBI and ATF agents were heading to the scene to help with local law enforcement.
“Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling,” Ms. Bondi said. “Please join me in praying for the victims of this terrible tragedy.”
Grand Blanc is about 50 miles north of Detroit.
• Matt Delaney can be reached at mdelaney@washingtontimes.com.
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