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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.