- Gunman drove vehicle into a Grand Blanc Township church during service.
- Attacker opened fire with an assault-style weapon on worshippers.
- Nine people wounded, several in critical condition.
- Suspect killed after shootout with police.
- Authorities suspect attacker also set a deliberate fire inside the building.
- FBI deployed 100 agents to support the investigation.
- Motive not yet established; suspect’s home and phone records under review.
- President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Governor Whitmer all condemned the attack.
A quiet Sunday service in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, turned into chaos when a man rammed his vehicle into a church and unleashed gunfire on worshippers.
The incident occurred just after 10 a.m. local time, with hundreds of people reportedly inside at the time.
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Authorities said the attacker, armed with an assault-style rifle, opened fire indiscriminately on those gathered. Police who rushed to the scene exchanged gunfire with the suspect, ultimately shooting and killing him inside the building.
At least nine people sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to nearby hospitals. Several victims remain in critical condition, raising fears that the death toll could rise.
In addition to the shooting, investigators believe the attacker deliberately started a fire inside the church, though the exact details of how it began remain unclear.
Law enforcement swiftly launched a large-scale investigation. The suspect’s home and digital devices are being examined for possible clues to his motives. Federal authorities are now leading the case, with around 100 FBI agents deployed to assist local police.
National leaders quickly responded to the attack. President Donald Trump, after receiving a briefing, said the FBI would take charge of the federal probe, describing the incident as another targeted assault on Christians. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi also condemned the violence, calling it “horrific and heartbreaking,” while Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer denounced the attack as unacceptable, particularly at a place of worship.
As investigators search for answers, the community of Grand Blanc is left reeling from a tragedy that has shaken both the state of Michigan and the nation.
