Crime
Second victim of Grand Blanc Mormon Church shooting identified as 77-year-old John Bond
Grand Blanc Township, Michigan – Family members have confirmed that John Bond, 77, a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War, was among the four worshippers killed in Sunday morning’s mass shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township.
First victim killed in Grand Blanc Mormon Church shooting identified as Craig Hayden
Bond, a lifelong Michigan resident, was remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
His family shared that he was the proud patriarch of six children and ten grandchildren. In his final moments, relatives said, Bond expressed a desire to call his wife, underscoring the deep love and bond that defined his life.
A GoFundMe page has been established by his family to help cover funeral and memorial expenses, as well as to provide support for his wife in the difficult days ahead.
Witnesses described the horrifying scene inside the church on McCandlish Road. Brian Taylor, who was among the congregants, recalled that the service was interrupted around 10:25 a.m. by a loud crash and the sight of a crack in the chapel wall.
At first, churchgoers thought someone had accidentally struck the building with a vehicle and rushed outside to help. Moments later, they realized it was no accident.
Taylor recounted seeing a man exit a pickup truck armed with a rifle before gunfire erupted. Authorities have since identified the attacker as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, of Burton, Michigan.
Sanford, who lived roughly 15 minutes from the church, was a Marine veteran with deployments in Iraq.
According to law enforcement, he had a criminal history that included arrests for burglary and operating while intoxicated.
Investigators say Sanford rammed his truck into the front of the church, opened fire on congregants, and set the building on fire before being fatally shot by police.
Bond’s death has left his family and the broader community in mourning.
Loved ones describe him as a man of faith, honor, and resilience who lived his life with dedication to his country and family.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.