A gunman drove his truck into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michigan, on Sunday morning, shooting congregants and setting the building on fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At least four people were killed and eight injured, with the gunman killed by police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities said the suspect, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cran the vehicle through the front door, exited and started firing shots.\u201d J<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ames Deir, ATF Special Agent, noted the fire was started deliberately using gasoline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The chapel is a \u201ctotal loss,\u201d and investigators are combing the rubble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The FBI is leading the probe, calling it an \u201cact of targeted violence.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials are reviewing threats and potential motives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said, \u201cViolence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Trump called it \u201canother targeted attack on Christians in the United States,\u201d urging prayers for victims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Church spokesperson Doug Anderson emphasized, \u201cPlaces of worship are meant to be sanctuaries of peacemaking, prayer and connection.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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