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BREAKING: Michigan Mormon Church ON FIRE After Mass Sh**ting — Multiple Casualties, Sh**ter Down


Another horrific act of violence took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, MI this morning.

A gunman claimed multiple victims before setting the church on fire.

At least one victim is dead, with nine others reported as injured, at this time.

The shooter is also reportedly dead.

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However, more victims are expected to be found still inside the rubble of the church

Here’s some footage from the terrible scene:

The New York Times has the latest update:

A man drove his vehicle into a Michigan church and then opened fire, killing at least one person, investigators said. At least 10 people were shot, and investigators believe the gunman set fire to the church before dying in an exchange of gunfire with officers.

Investigators believe more victims may still be inside the structure, a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Grand Blanc Township, Mich. Hundreds of people were inside attending services at the time, according to the local police chief, William Renye.

Before opening fire and setting the building on fire, the shooter crashed into the church with his truck:

The suspect has not been identified at this time, but police say he was a 40-year-old male.

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Notably, the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day passed away last night at the age of 101.

People reported:

The shooting incident took place after Russell M. Nelson, the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at age 101 on Saturday, Sept. 28. He was the oldest-ever president of the church after being appointed to lead in January 2018.

President Trump has been briefed on the tragedy and responded in a post on Truth Social.

Read his statement here:

I have been briefed on the horrendous shooting that took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The FBI was immediately on scene, and will be leading the Federal Investigation, and providing full support to State and Local Officials. 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!

AG Pam Bondi also responded:

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I am receiving briefings about what appears to be a horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. @FBI
and @ATFHQ
agents are en route to the scene now.

Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling. Please join me in praying for the victims of this terrible tragedy.

This is absolutely tragic.

Please pray for the victims, their loved ones, and those still trapped in the burning building.

We’ll continue to bring you updates as new developments come in.

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