Four Dead in Michigan Mormon Church Shooting
Four people were killed and eight injured, including children, in a shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan. The gunman drove into the church, opened fire with an automatic weapon, and set the building ablaze before dying in a police confrontation. Authorities confirm no ongoing threat to the public.
A shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan left four people dead and eight injured on Sunday morning. The attack occurred during worship services in Grand Blanc, north of Detroit. Children were among those wounded in the violence.
Hundreds of people were attending services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when the shooting began. The gunman drove his car into the building before opening fire with an automatic weapon.
Police confirmed the suspect also set fire to the church during the attack. The 40-year-old man from Burton, Michigan died during police intervention. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
Emergency crews responded to both the shooting and the church fire simultaneously. Officials worry more victims might be found once the building is fully secured. The investigation continues as authorities work to determine the shooter's motives.
This attack represents another tragic incident of gun violence at American religious institutions. The frequency of such events continues to raise questions about security at places of worship across the United States.