A gunman opened fire inside a Mormon church in Michigan during Sunday services before apparently setting the building ablaze, killing at least one person and injuring nine before police shot him, authorities said.<\/p>\n
Hundreds of people were inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township when a 40-year-old man rammed a pickup truck through the front door, then got out of the vehicle and started shooting, Police Chief William Renye told reporters. Police believe he \u201cdeliberately\u201d set the building on fire.
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After the suspect left the church, two officers pursued him and \u201cengaged in gunfire,\u201d Renye said. The man was killed. Flames and smoke could be seen pouring from the church for hours before the blaze was put out. First responders were then sifting through the wreckage.<\/p>\n
Police said they did not yet have a motive for the fire or shooting. Investigators are searching the suspect\u2019s residence in nearby Burton. Authorities did not provide any additional details about the suspect, including whether he was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church.<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump said he was briefed on the shooting. In a social media post, he applauded the FBI, who local authorities said are sending 100 agents to the area, for responding. \u201cPRAY for the victims, and their families. THIS EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!\u201d Trump wrote. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in a statement that her heart was breaking for the community. \u201cViolence anywhere especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The church building, circled by a parking lot and a large lawn, is near residential areas and a Jehovah\u2019s Witness church. It is in Grand Blanc Township, a community of roughly 40,000 people outside Flint. The impact spread quickly to neighboring communities, including the small city that shares a name with the township. \u201cAlthough we are two separate governmental units, we are a very cohesive community,\u201d said city of Grand Blanc Mayor John Creasey. \u201cThis sort of thing is painful for our entire community. I\u2019m struggling to digest all that has happened, and my heart goes out to all of the affected families.\u201d<\/p>\n
The shooting occurred the morning after Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at 101. The next president of the faith is expected to be Dallin H. Oaks, per church protocol. \u201cThe church is in communication with local law enforcement as the investigation continues and as we receive updates on the condition of those affected,\u201d Doug Anderson, a spokesperson for Utah-based faith said in a statement. \u201cPlaces of worship are meant to be sanctuaries of peacemaking, prayer and connection. We pray for peace and healing for all involved.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some striking nurses at nearby Henry Ford Hospital left the picket line and ran the short distance to the church to help first responders, Teamsters Local 332 President Dan Glass learned about the shooting. \u201cHuman lives matter more than our labor dispute.\u201d Glass said.<\/p>\n
The incident at the Michigan church is a tragic reminder of the violence that can occur in places of worship. The community is coming together to support the victims and their families, and authorities are working to determine the motive behind the attack. As the investigation continues, it is clear that this event will have a lasting impact on the community.<\/p>\n
Q: What happened at the Michigan church?
\nA: A gunman opened fire inside a Mormon church in Michigan during Sunday services, killing at least one person and injuring nine before police shot him. The building was also set on fire.
\nQ: How many people were inside the church during the attack?
\nA: Hundreds of people were inside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township.
\nQ: What is the current status of the investigation?
\nA: Police are still investigating the motive behind the attack and are searching the suspect\u2019s residence in nearby Burton.
\nQ: How has the community responded to the incident?
\nA: The community is coming together to support the victims and their families, with many offering prayers and condolences.
\nQ: What has been the response from authorities?
\nA: President Donald Trump and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have both issued statements condemning the violence and offering support to the community. The FBI is also sending 100 agents to the area to assist with the investigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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