About six to eight people are injured after a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, according to police.
The Grand Blanc Township Police Department said on Facebook Sunday morning that the “shooter is down” and “There is NO threat to the public at this time. The church is actively on fire.”
“For people on site, the reunification site is the pavilion to the north. Offsite reunification will be at Trillium theater at Holly and McCandlish. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA!!” the Facebook post said.
The victims’ status is unknown. The church fire may have been started by the shooter, according to Fox 2 Detroit.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said in a post on X that FBI agents are responding to the shooting “to provide any requested support necessary.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi posted that she is receiving briefings “about what appears to be a horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan.” She also noted that federal agents with the FBI and ATF are responding.
“Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling. Please join me in praying for the victims of this terrible tragedy,” said Bondi.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer responded to news of the shooting on X: “My heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community. Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable. I am grateful to the first responders who took action quickly. We will continue to monitor this situation and hold the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc close.”
This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.
