At least 4 dead and 8 others wounded after shooting and fire at Michigan church
Michigan Church Shooting: 4 Dead, 8 Injured in Grand Blanc Tragedy
A deadly attack struck The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, on Sunday, leaving
Authorities say the gunman, later identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford of Burton, rammed his vehicle through the church’s front entrance during a packed service. He then opened fire on worshippers before deliberately setting the building ablaze. The fire quickly spread, engulfing the church in flames and causing significant structural damage.
Police engaged in a shootout with Sanford, ultimately killing him at the scene. Investigators warn that additional victims may still be found inside the charred remains of the building as crews continue their search.
Grand Blanc, a suburb of Flint, Michigan, sits roughly an hour north of Detroit. The shocking attack has drawn swift responses from state leaders and religious officials, who called the tragedy “an assault on faith and community.”
The investigation, now involving federal authorities, remains ongoing as families and church members mourn the devastating loss.
Donald Trump reveals Barron Trump “very hurt” over Charlie Kirk’s death
Former President Donald Trump revealed that his youngest son, Barron, has been deeply affected by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA was shot dead during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, moments after responding to a question about mass shootings.
The attack, captured on video by attendees, spread rapidly across social media and sparked outrage across the political spectrum. The FBI quickly launched a manhunt, later releasing footage of a suspect fleeing from a rooftop. A rifle and ammunition were later recovered in nearby woods, and by Friday Trump confirmed during a Fox News interview that a suspect had been taken into custody.
Trump shared how the tragedy struck close to home, recalling Barron’s admiration for Kirk. “Barron’s a very good student, and he came to me one day and said he wanted to meet Charlie Kirk. I set up a lunch for them. He came back and said, ‘That guy’s great, Dad.’ Charlie had a kind of magic over kids—it didn’t matter who they were, he connected with them,” Trump said.
“He was very hurt when he saw this,” Trump added, emphasizing the personal loss felt by his family. The shooting not only rattled political circles but also highlighted the deep, personal connections Kirk had built—even touching the Trump household.
