09/28/2025
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨Grand Blanc Church Attack: Shooting, Fire Leave Multiple Dead and Injured
Overview of the Incident
On Sunday morning, September 28, 2025, tragedy struck Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, when a mass shooting occurred during worship services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on McCandlish Road, roughly 50 miles north of Detroit.
The attack began around 11 a.m. ET, shattering a routine Sunday service with gunfire, multiple casualties, and a deliberate fire that engulfed the church building.
Timeline and Sequence of Events
Initial Attack
Eyewitnesses reported that the gunman drove a vehicle into the church before opening fire on congregants inside. Families were torn apart in the chaos, with witnesses recalling a young girl shot in the back among the victims. Bloodied clothing, screams, and desperate relatives marked the scene.
Arson
After unleashing gunfire, the attacker set the church ablaze. Flames spread quickly, producing thick black smoke visible from above. Firefighters later shifted from extinguishing the flames to recovery operations as the structure grew unstable, raising fears that additional victims remained trapped inside.
Police Response
Law enforcement responded within minutes, with Grand Blanc Township Police, Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, and the FBI converging on the scene. Authorities confirmed the shooter was “down” shortly after the incident began, with no further threat to the public. Reunification centers were established at a nearby pavilion and the Trillium Theater for frantic families.
Press Conference
Around noon ET, officials confirmed the attack was targeted at the house of worship but withheld the shooter’s identity and motive, citing an active investigation.
Casualties and Impact
Deaths: At least 3 confirmed fatalities, with fears that more perished in the fire.
Injuries: 8 wounded by gunfire, ranging from critical to stable condition. Some victims were rescued before flames overtook the building.
Community Response: The attack has drawn national attention. Attorney General Pamela Bondi expressed condolences and confirmed FBI and ATF involvement. The close-knit community of Genesee County, including neighboring Flint, has been shaken to its core.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities believe this was a lone-wolf attack, though investigations are ongoing to confirm no broader threat exists. Residents are urged to avoid the area as recovery and forensic operations continue.
Community leaders and citizens are calling for unity and resilience amid grief, reflecting on the vulnerability of places of worship across the nation.
For verified updates, follow official statements from the Grand Blanc Township Police Department.
