LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Grand Blanc Township Police Division has recognized 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, of Burton, Michigan, because the suspect killed throughout a taking pictures and hearth at a Mormon church on Sunday that left two victims lifeless and eight others injured.
On this picture taken from video launched by Julie J, @Malkowski6April, Huge flames and smoke rise from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, about 50 miles north of Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (Julie J, @Malkowski6April through AP)
Legislation enforcement guard the world alongside McCandlish Highway close to a taking pictures that occurred at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Grand Blanc, Mich. (AP Photograph/Jose Juarez)
A automobile that was rammed into the constructing is surrounded by smoke as a firefighter works on the scene on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Mich., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (Lukas Katilius/The Flint Journal through AP)
Emergency responders work the scene outdoors The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following a taking pictures and hearth in Grand Blanc, Mich., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (Lukas Katilius/The Flint Journal through AP)
Emergency responders work the scene outdoors The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints following a taking pictures and hearth in Grand Blanc, Mich., Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. (Lukas Katilius/The Flint Journal through AP)
Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye reviews that Sanford drove his automobile by means of the entrance door of the church and opened hearth on these contained in the constructing.
Two officers responded to the scene, “engaged in gunfire” with Sanford, finally taking pictures and killing him.
Police consider that Sanford “deliberately” set the church on hearth.
Legal professional Basic Pam Bondi has confirmed in a publish made to X that the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are investigating the taking pictures.
The police division will maintain a information convention round 8:00 p.m. to share extra particulars.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer mentioned that “Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable,” in a publish made to X.
2 lifeless, 8 injured, suspect killed in Mormon church taking pictures, hearth in Grand Blanc, Michigan
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