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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.
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.