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.
Crime
24-Year-Old Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr Dies in Fatal Jeep Incident in Midland, Christian Rojelio Zubia Arrested
MIDLAND, Texas — Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr., a 24-year-old man from Odessa, died after an incident involving a Jeep Wrangler in Midland on Thursday night, October 8, 2026. The driver, a 30-year-old Odessa man, was later arrested and charged with manslaughter, according to the Midland Police Department.
Police said officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. Thursday to a reported crash involving a 2018 Jeep Wrangler and a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Rankin Highway.
During the preliminary investigation, witnesses told authorities that Soto Navarrete had jumped onto the hood of a black Jeep Wrangler. Investigators allege that the driver accelerated while turning southbound, causing Soto Navarrete to fall from the vehicle and sustain fatal injuries.
Authorities identified the driver as Christian Rojelio Zubia, 30, of Odessa.
According to police, Zubia left the scene after the incident. Officers later located him with assistance from the Odessa Police Department.
Zubia was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Soto Navarrete’s death. The charge is an allegation, and the case will proceed through the legal system.
The Midland Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, including the events leading up to Soto Navarrete’s fall from the Jeep.
Authorities have not released further details about what prompted the encounter or whether additional charges may be considered.
Police confirmed that Soto Navarrete’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
Soto Navarrete’s death has left his family and loved ones grieving. His passing serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly a dangerous incident can result in a fatal outcome.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as authorities continue reviewing the case.