In brief
A shooting incident at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, has left one person dead and nine others injured. The assailant is also deceased. Authorities confirmed there is no ongoing public threat. Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed her sorrow over the tragedy, condemning violence in places of worship.
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) — In a shocking incident, police reported that one person was killed and nine were injured during a shooting at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, located about 50 miles north of Detroit. The tragedy unfolded early Sunday, and officials confirmed that the shooter is also dead. In addition to the shooting, the church was set on fire.Local authorities assured the public that there is no ongoing threat. The condition of the surviving victims has not yet been disclosed. The church, surrounded by a large lawn and parking lot, is situated in a residential area near a Jehovah’s Witness congregation within the community of approximately 8,000 residents, just outside Flint.Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a heartfelt statement expressing her sorrow for the Grand Blanc community, emphasizing that 'Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable.' This tragic event occurred shortly after the passing of Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who died at the age of 101. Dallin H. Oaks is expected to succeed him as the next church president, according to church protocol.}
