A man opened fire during Sunday services at a Michigan church, then set the building on fire, leaving at least two people dead and several others wounded before police shot him, authorities said.
Police Chief William Renye said the 40-year-old suspect crashed his vehicle through the front doors of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township. He then got out of the car and began shooting.
Investigators believe the suspect ignited the blaze that tore through the church. Thick smoke and flames poured from the building for hours before crews brought the fire under control.
“We do believe we will find some additional victims once we find the area where the fire was,” Renye.
In a post on his Truth Social account, President Donald Trump said he has been briefed on the situation and federal authorities are on the scene providing support to state and local officials.
"The suspect is dead, but there is still a lot to learn," the president stated. "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!"
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said her heart was broken for the Grand Blanc community, calling the violence "unacceptable."
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