Posted on 09/28/25
| News Source: FOX News
A gunman was "down" after shooting multiple people at a Michigan church that was also engulfed in flames on Sunday, authorities said.
The active shooter situation unfolded just before 10:30 a.m. local time at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, the Grand Blanc Township Police Department said in a post on social media.
"There are multiple victims and the shooter is down," police said. "There is NO threat to the public at this time. The church is actively on fire."
Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye told reporters at a press conference that the suspect is a 40-year-old male from Burton.
"He drove his vehicle through the front doors of the church," Renye said. "He then exited his vehicle, firing several rounds at individuals within the church. Ten gunshot victims have been transported to local hospitals at this time, including one who has been deceased."
President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he has been briefed on the "horrendous" shooting that appeared to be targeting Christians.
"The FBI was immediately on scene, and will be leading the Federal Investigation, and providing full support to State and Local Officials," Trump wrote. "The suspect is dead, but there is still a lot to learn. This appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America. 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!"
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said she was receiving briefings about the "horrific shooting" and fire at the church.
"Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling," Bondi said in a post on X. "Please join me in praying for the victims of this terrible tragedy."