Crime
Possible bomb found in a truck near Grand Blanc Mormon Church
Grand Blanc, Michigan — Law enforcement agencies are continuing to respond to a large-scale emergency at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 4285 McCandlish Road, where a mass shooting and subsequent fire have left multiple victims.
Scanner reports indicate that a possible explosive device has been located inside a truck near the burning church.
Gunman crashed truck into Mormon Church in Michigan before opening fire and setting it ablaze.
Emergency crews have heightened security in the area, and specialized units are being dispatched to investigate the potential bomb threat.
Drone footage from the scene shows the church fully engulfed in flames, with heavy smoke rising into the sky and sections of the roof collapsing.
Firefighters are working to contain the blaze as police secure the perimeter.
The incident began earlier in the day when a gunman opened fire inside the church during services, reportedly striking between six and eight individuals.
Witnesses described two elderly men lying on the ground outside following the attack.
Officials have since confirmed that the suspect is deceased, though details regarding how the suspect died have not yet been released.
Authorities are also investigating witness reports and scanner traffic that suggest a vehicle crashed into the church before it caught fire, raising concerns of a possible car bomb.
Investigators have not yet confirmed whether the vehicle was deliberately rigged with explosives.
At least 15 to 20 marked and unmarked emergency vehicles are on scene, with local police joined by state and federal agencies.
The area has been secured, and residents are urged to avoid South Saginaw Road and surrounding routes while operations continue.
A press conference is scheduled for approximately 12:45 p.m. ET, where officials are expected to provide additional details on the number of victims, the status of the fire, and the investigation into the possible explosive device.
This remains an active and developing situation.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.