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At least 1 dead and 9 others wounded after shooting at Michigan church
By Alaa Elassar and Maureen Chowdhury, CNN
Updated 2:40 PM EDT, Sun September 28, 2025
Crews battle large fire at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday, September 28.
Crews battle large fire at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday, September 28.
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What we know
• At least one person was killed and nine others were wounded in a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, according to police.
• Authorities say a gunman rammed a vehicle through the front of the church during a large service, began shooting, and then intentionally set a fire that grew into a large blaze. Police believe they may find additional victims when it is safe to enter the building.
• Officers exchanged fire with the gunman and killed him, according to police. He has been identified as a 40-year-old Michigan man.
• Grand Blanc is a suburb of Flint, Michigan, and is located about an hour’s drive north of Detroit.
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8 min ago
Today's shooting comes a day after the death of LDS president
From CNN's TuAnh Dam
Church President Russell M. Nelson attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conference in Salt Lake City in 2019.
Church President Russell M. Nelson attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conference in Salt Lake City in 2019.
Rick Bowmer/AP
Today’s shooting and fire came as members mourned the death of Russell M. Nelson, the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nelson, who was 101 when he died last night, was the oldest-ever president of the church. He became the leader of the LDS Church in 2018.
18 min ago
Authorities will execute search warrant at suspect's home as motive remains unknown
From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury
Police and emergency vehicles respond near the scene of a shooting at a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday.
Police and emergency vehicles respond near the scene of a shooting at a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday.
Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images
Authorities will execute a search warrant at the suspect’s residence and go through cell phone records to “find out if there was a motive,” Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye said.
The suspect, who Renye said was killed by police in a shootout at the church, has been identified as a 40-year-old man from Burton, Michigan.
Renye said the FBI has allocated “100 agents to the area” to help get statements from witnesses.
“As you can imagine, there’s a lot of witnesses that were within the church and that is a lot of witness information statements that we have to obtain,” he said.
The chief said hundreds of people were attending the service at the time of the attack.
7 min ago
There have been at least 324 mass shootings this year
From CNN's Zoe Sottile
As of Sunday afternoon, there have been at least 324 mass shootings this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which like CNN defines a mass shooting as one in which four or more people – not counting the shooter – are shot.
Sunday’s attack at the church in Michigan followed another mass shooting less than 24 hours earlier: Overnight, a gunman opened fire on a waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, killing three people and injuring at least eight others.
17 min ago
Shooting follows other attacks on houses of worship
From CNN's Zoe Sottile
People light candles at a memorial for victims of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on August 28.
People light candles at a memorial for victims of the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on August 28.
Scott Olson/Getty Images
Sunday’s deadly shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is the latest attack on a house of worship in the United States.
Minneapolis shooting: Just over a month ago, on August 27, a shooter fired through the windows of a church in Minneapolis, killing two children and wounding 14 others, as well as three elderly parishioners, as they prayed. The shooter, 23-year-old Robin Westman, graduated from the school in 2017 and died of a self-inflicted wound at the scene.
Arson at Florida synagogue: On September 19, days before Rosh Hashanah, a 31-year-old man allegedly set fire to a synagogue in southwest Florida. The suspect was charged with arson and criminal mischief to a church, synagogue, mosque or religious article – both felonies.
42 min ago
LDS church calls for "peace and healing" after "tragic act of violence"
From CNN's Zoe Sottile
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed Sunday’s shooting in a news release, saying “multiple individuals were injured” in a “tragic act of violence.”
“The Church is in communication with local law enforcement as the investigation continues and as we receive updates on the condition of those affected,” the statement from church spokesperson Doug Andersen reads. “We offer thanks to the emergency responders who are assisting victims and families.”
The statement adds, “Places of worship are meant to be sanctuaries of peacemaking, prayer and connection.”
“We pray for peace and healing for all involved.”
26 min ago
Hundreds of people were attending Sunday service when shooting occurred
From CNN's Alaa Elassar
Smoke surrounds the building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday, after an active shooter and fire was reported at the church.
Smoke surrounds the building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday, after an active shooter and fire was reported at the church.
Lukas Katilius/The Flint Journal/AP
Hundreds of worshippers were attending Sunday service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, at the time of the attack, according to police Chief William Renye.
Sunday service lasts for two hours as worshippers sing songs, pray and listen to sermons, according to the church’s website, which says they are attended by adults and children from 18 months old and up.
52 min ago
Suspect used an assault rifle, police say
From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury
The suspect used an assault rifle during the shooting, Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye said.
42 min ago
Trump briefed on LDS church shooting
From CNN's Sara Smart, Maureen Chowdhury and Kit Maher
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he has 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,” the president wrote.
“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!” Trump added.
Vice President JD Vance also posted a message on X, writing, “Just an awful situation in Michigan. FBI is on the scene and the entire administration is monitoring things. Say a prayer for the victims and first responders.”
48 min ago
Bomb squad assessing suspicious item found on church property, source says
From CNN's Josh Campbell
A State Police Bomb Squad vehicle arrives to the scene with emergency services responding to a shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday.
A State Police Bomb Squad vehicle arrives to the scene with emergency services responding to a shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday.
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Authorities have found a suspicious item on the church property that they believe could be an improvised device, a source familiar with the incident told CNN.
The source added that the bomb squad was assessing the item.
43 min ago
Officers exchanged fire with the suspect and killed him, police chief says
From CNN's Alaa Elassar
Grand Blanc Chief of Police William Renye speaks during a news conference on Sunday.
Grand Blanc Chief of Police William Renye speaks during a news conference on Sunday.
WDIV
Officers killed the suspect after exchanging gunfire with him at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, according to police Chief William Renye.
Two officers were involved in the shootout, according to the chief: one from the Department of Natural Resources and another from Grand Blanc Township.
15 min ago
Police believe more victims will be found on scene
From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday.
Emergency personnel work at the scene of a shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday.
Rebecca Cook/Reuters
More victims are expected to be found at the church where today’s shooting and fire occurred, Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye said.
Renye said the fire has been extinguished and added, “We do believe that we will find additional victims once we have that scene secure.”
The police chief said investigators are “still trying to determine exactly when and where that fire ended up coming from and how it got started,” but that officers believe the suspect set the blaze intentionally.
“We do believe that there were people up there that were near that fire and they were unable to get out of the church. So, we do believe we will find additional victims once we’re able to search that, once there’s no signs of a fire reigniting,” he added.
This post has been updated with additional information from the police chief.
17 min ago
Police believe fire at LDS church was "deliberately" set by suspect
From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury
Emergency responders work to extinguish the fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday.
Emergency responders work to extinguish the fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday.
Lukas Katilius/The Flint Journal/AP
Authorities believe the suspect “deliberately” set fire to the church.
“There was a fire that occurred and we believe that was deliberately set by the suspect,” Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye said.
“That fire was just extinguished by the Grand Blanc Township Fire Department within the past hour,” he added.
53 min ago
Gunman drove vehicle into Grand Blanc church and opened fire, police chief says
From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury
A gunman drove his car into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and opened fire on congregants during a large service, Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye says.
Renye said police have identified the suspect as a 40-year-old man from Burton, Michigan.
“A 40-year-old suspect from Burton, he’s a male, he drove his vehicle through the front doors of the church,” Renye said during a news briefing.
“He then exited his vehicle firing several rounds at individuals within the church,” Renye said.
1 hr 28 min ago
At least one person has died and nine have been injured, police chief says
From CNN's Alaa Elassar
Grand Blanc Chief of Police William Renye speaks during a news conference on Sunday.
Grand Blanc Chief of Police William Renye speaks during a news conference on Sunday.
WDIV
At least one person is confirmed dead following a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Chief of Police William Renye said at a news conference Sunday.
A total of ten gunshot victims, including some who are in critical condition, have been transported to local hospitals, he added.
Authorities believe additional victims will be found once the scene has been secured.
1 hr 43 min ago
Watch: Heavy police presence and smoke billow near Michigan LDS church
From CNN's Sara Smart
As the incident unfolded Sunday morning, a heavy police and EMS presence was seen near the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
As authorities responded to the scene, a nearby resident captured video of streets lined with emergency vehicles as smoke billowed in the background.
Watch the scene here:
Heavy presence of police as smoke billows near Michigan church
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Video credit: Erika Morse
1 hr 43 min ago
Aerial view shows how large the Michigan church fire has grown
From CNN’s Sharif Paget and Jillian Sykes
Crews battle large fire at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc
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Drone video shows thick clouds of smoke pouring out of the actively burning church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, following today’s shooting.
First responders can be seen in the parking lot of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc as they battle the fire.
1 hr 58 min ago
"My heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community," Michigan governor says
From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she is receiving updates on the shooting and fire at a church in Grand Blanc.
“My heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community,” Whitmer wrote in a post on X. “Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable. I am grateful to the first responders who took action quickly. We will continue to monitor this situation and hold the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc close.”
1 hr 50 min ago
Attorney general and FBI director react to shooting
From CNN's Maureen Chowdhury and Christian Sierra
Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel attend a press conference in Washington, DC, on May 7.
Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel attend a press conference in Washington, DC, on May 7.
Jonathan Ernst/Reuters
Attorney General Pam Bondi posted on X that she is receiving briefings on today’s shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
“I am receiving briefings about what appears to be a horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan,” Bondi wrote, adding the FBI and ATF will be assisting local authorities.
“Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling. Please join me in praying for the victims of this terrible tragedy,” Bondi added.
FBI Director Kash Patel also posted on X that the agency is “tracking reports of the horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan.”
Patel confirmed the FBI will be assisting local authorities.
“Violence in a place of worship is a cowardly and criminal act. Our prayers are with the victims and their families during this terrible tragedy,” Patel wrote.
1 hr 48 min ago
Children among those wounded in LDS church shooting, source says
From CNN's Josh Campbell
Children are among the wounded from today’s shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, a source familiar with the situation told CNN.
At least some of the injuries are very serious, according to the source.
Patients were still being taken from the church to a hospital as of a short time ago, the source said.
2 hr 25 min ago
Videos show large plumes of smoke from fire at church in Grand Blanc
From CNN's Sara Smart
Videos captured by a resident, Leah Graham, show heavy plumes of smoke coming from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
The videos were taken from a nearby road this morning.
Graham told CNN she didn’t witness the attack at the church but noticed that surrounding roads were closed as she drove by.
Large plumes of smoke fill air in Grand Blanc during church fire incident
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