Crime
Multiple people injured after shooting at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Suspect killed
Grand Blanc, Michigan — Authorities are investigating a large-scale tragedy at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on McCandlish Road in Grand Blanc, where a mass shooting, fire, and possible explosive threat unfolded Sunday morning.
Preliminary reports confirm that at least ten people were shot, including one confirmed fatality.
Police caution that the number of victims may rise as rescue operations continue, with several individuals still unaccounted for inside the heavily damaged building.
According to investigators, the suspect, a 40-year-old man from Burton, Michigan, drove a truck into the church’s front entrance before opening fire with an assault-style rifle on the congregation.
At the time of the attack, hundreds of people were inside the church. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as parishioners fled or attempted to take cover.
The suspect also reportedly set the building on fire during the assault.
Drone footage and live observations show the church fully engulfed in flames, with sections of the roof collapsing as dark smoke continues to pour from the structure.
Law enforcement officers responding to the scene engaged the suspect, who was fatally shot by police.
Authorities have confirmed that the threat posed by the shooter has been neutralized, though the scene remains highly active.
Investigators are also examining a possible explosive device discovered in a truck near the church.
Specialized units are working to determine whether the vehicle is linked to the attack and if it contains hazardous materials.
At least 15 to 20 emergency vehicles, including unmarked law enforcement units, have converged on the area.
Fire crews continue to battle the blaze, while police and federal partners secure the perimeter and coordinate evacuation efforts.
Scanner traffic suggests police believe additional victims remain inside the church, though access has been complicated by the intensity of the fire.
A press conference is scheduled for approximately 12:45 p.m. ET, where officials are expected to provide updated casualty numbers, confirm the suspect’s identity, and address the ongoing investigation into both the shooting and the potential bomb threat.
This remains a developing situation, with law enforcement urging the public to avoid the area while emergency operations are underway.
Authorities have identified the man shot and killed Friday afternoon in a parking lot outside a Little Caesars restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.
The victim has been named as Stevens Jeffrey, 29, according to police and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting occurred in the 2600 block of West Cermak Road near Rockwell Street at approximately 1:10 p.m., according to the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Preliminary reports indicate that Jeffrey was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by an unknown vehicle.
An armed individual exited that vehicle and opened fire, striking Jeffrey multiple times in the face and body.
Emergency responders arrived on the scene, where Jeffrey was pronounced dead. He was discovered inside his vehicle with his two young children, ages 4 and 6, who were unharmed.
Both children were transported to Stroger Hospital for precautionary evaluation.
The shooting took place in the parking lot of a Little Caesars restaurant, where investigators recovered multiple shell casings and placed numerous evidence markers on the ground.
As of Friday evening, no suspects are in custody, and detectives from the CPD Area Four Homicide Unit are leading the investigation. Police have not released information on a possible motive.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about this homicide to contact Chicago Police or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTip.com.