Crime
Video shows shooter laying deceased outside the burning Mormon Church in Grand Blanc
Grand Blanc, Michigan — A devastating attack at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc has left at least 10 people shot, including one confirmed dead, with fears that additional victims remain inside the building, which is now engulfed in flames.
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Video footage from the scene shows the suspected gunman lying deceased outside the burning church.
Authorities have identified the shooter as a 40-year-old male from Burton, Michigan.
Witness says gunman was wearing camouflage pants. He did not recognize the person.
According to investigators, the suspect drove a truck directly into the church’s front entrance at 4285 McCandlish Road before exiting the vehicle and opening fire on parishioners with an assault-style rifle.
Witnesses reported that hundreds of people were inside the church at the time, creating a scene of chaos as congregants tried to escape.
The attacker then set fire to the church, which quickly spread and caused the roof to collapse.
Drone footage from above shows heavy smoke and flames consuming the structure as fire crews continue battling the blaze.
Law enforcement officers responding to the emergency engaged the suspect and fatally shot him outside the building.
While the immediate threat from the shooter has been neutralized, officials say the situation remains extremely dangerous.
Scanner reports indicate that a truck belonging to the suspect is emitting a beeping sound, raising concerns of a possible improvised explosive device (IED).
First responders have been ordered to keep their distance while the bomb squad investigates the suspicious item discovered on church property. Authorities believe the vehicle may contain an explosive device and are treating the scene with the utmost caution.
So far, at least 10 victims have been confirmed shot, with one pronounced dead at the scene. Several others have been rushed to local hospitals with critical injuries.
Police officials have stated they expect to find additional victims inside the burned church once conditions allow safe entry.
At least 15 to 20 emergency response vehicles, including unmarked police units, are on-site along South Saginaw Road as multiple agencies coordinate fire suppression, medical care, and security operations.
“This remains a rapidly developing and dangerous situation,” one law enforcement official noted. “We are dealing not only with the aftermath of a mass shooting but also a fire and the potential presence of explosives.”
A press conference has been scheduled for approximately 12:45 p.m. ET, where officials are expected to provide updated casualty figures, confirm the suspect’s identity, and share additional details regarding the bomb squad’s findings.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the Grand Blanc community, leaving residents grappling with the scale of violence that unfolded inside one of the city’s places of worship.
Crime
Star Spencer High School Student Sebastian Guyton Killed in Shooting
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.
