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Gunman Attacks Michigan Church, Leaves Four Dead and Eight Injured

A tragic incident unfolded in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday when a gunman launched a violent attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, leaving at least four people dead and eight others injured. Authorities said the attacker, identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford of Burton, Michigan, drove his vehicle into the church, opened fire on worshippers, and then set parts of the building ablaze.
The attack occurred during a Sunday service attended by hundreds of congregants, creating chaos and panic as people scrambled for safety. Law enforcement officers quickly responded to the scene, engaging with the suspect in the church’s parking lot, where he was fatally shot.
Police are investigating the incident as an “act of targeted violence,” though the exact motive remains uncertain. “This was a deliberate and horrifying assault on a place of worship,” an official stated, emphasizing that the investigation will explore all possible links or grievances that may have led to the attack.
Emergency services rushed the wounded to nearby hospitals, while firefighters contained the blaze to prevent further damage to the church building. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims, pending family notifications.
The Grand Blanc community, located about 60 miles northwest of Detroit, is reeling from the tragedy. Local leaders and faith groups have called for solidarity, prayer, and resilience in the face of such violence. Security has also been tightened at other religious institutions in the region as a precautionary measure.
This devastating event underscores growing concerns over targeted violence at places of worship across the United States, raising urgent questions about community safety and the need for stronger preventive measures.

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