At least four dead and several injured in shooting at Mormon church in Michigan
Published: 9/29/2025

A shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan has left at least four dead and several injured, after a gunman drove a vehicle into the church, opened fire, and set the building on fire. The suspect, Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, was shot dead by police. The incident occurred during a Sunday service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, with the motive still under investigation as an "act of targeted violence." This tragic event resulted in two victims dying from gunshot wounds, extensive fire damage to the building, and ongoing efforts to account for all attendees.