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.
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.