GRAND BLANC, Mich. — A tragic shooting incident occurred on Sunday morning at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, about 50 miles north of Detroit. Police reported that one individual was killed and nine others were injured. The shooter has also been confirmed dead, and authorities assert that there is no ongoing risk to the public. The shooting prompted an immediate response from law enforcement, which included securing the area surrounding the church, located near a residential area and another place of worship. Governor Gretchen Whitmer shared her sorrow regarding the tragedy, emphasizing that violence, especially in sacred spaces, is utterly unacceptable. The incident took place just a day after the church mourned the loss of its oldest president, Russell M. Nelson, who passed away at the age of 101. According to church protocols, Dallin H. Oaks is expected to succeed Nelson as the next president of the Mormon faith.
Tragic Shooting at Michigan Mormon Church Leaves One Dead, Nine Injured
Tragic Shooting at Michigan Mormon Church Leaves One Dead, Nine Injured
In a shocking incident at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, a shooting claimed one life and injured nine others. The suspect has also been reported dead.
On Sunday, a shooting at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, resulted in one fatality and nine injuries. The suspect is deceased, and authorities confirm there is no further threat to the community. Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed her condolences over the violence in a sacred space, which unfolded shortly after the death of the church's long-serving president.
