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milestogo

(21,881 posts)
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 02:54 PM 13 hrs ago

NYT: At Least 1 Dead, 9 Wounded in Michigan Church Shooting... Death toll is now 4

Last edited Sun Sep 28, 2025, 10:27 PM - Edit history (1)

A man drove his vehicle into a Michigan church and then opened fire, killing at least one person, investigators said. At least 10 people were shot, and investigators believe the gunman set fire to the church before dying in an exchange of gunfire with officers.

Investigators believe more victims may still be inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Grand Blanc Township, Mich. The township’s police chief, William Renye, said congregants were inside attending services at the time.

The fire has been extinguished, Chief Renye told reporters. “We do believe that we will find additional victims once we have that scene secure,” he said.

Investigators did not release the identity of the gunman or describe a possible motive for the shooting at the church, about seven miles southeast of Flint. Nine people were being treated at nearby Henry Ford Genesys Hospital, a spokesperson said.

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NYT: At Least 1 Dead, 9 Wounded in Michigan Church Shooting... Death toll is now 4 (Original Post) milestogo 13 hrs ago OP
Marcus Hale the Ex-Army Vet Identified in the Grand Blanc LDS shooting Coldwater 13 hrs ago #1
So, not trans...? regnaD kciN 13 hrs ago #2
Ex military milestogo 13 hrs ago #5
not a serious post Hassin Bin Sober 12 hrs ago #10
Several hundred news outlets are now correcting their mistake Coldwater 12 hrs ago #11
maga hates LDS. I read on DU that ammunition stored in the church was exploding. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz 13 hrs ago #3
Note the multiple US flags on poles in the back of his pickup. THAT is the profile. RockRaven 13 hrs ago #4
Nigel Max Edge the North Carolina shooter was also Ex-Military Coldwater 13 hrs ago #6
I wonder if they knew each other and planned attacks together. nt Ilsa 13 hrs ago #7
They were both suffering from PTSD Coldwater 13 hrs ago #8
Maybe its "Kill Thy Neighbor" Day under the new Christian Nationalism. milestogo 13 hrs ago #9
Update: 4 dead. milestogo 6 hrs ago #12

Coldwater

(225 posts)
1. Marcus Hale the Ex-Army Vet Identified in the Grand Blanc LDS shooting
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 03:05 PM
13 hrs ago

posted Anti-Mormon rants online before the attack

Hassin Bin Sober

(27,272 posts)
10. not a serious post
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 03:58 PM
12 hrs ago

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/is-marcus-hale-the-michigan-mormon-church-shooting-suspect-what-we-know-101759086440467.html

The name Marcus Hale appears to be part of an emerging internet hoax or misinformation trend. It previously surfaced in false reports connected to the Charlie Kirk shooting, before the real suspect was identified.

Coldwater

(225 posts)
11. Several hundred news outlets are now correcting their mistake
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 04:30 PM
12 hrs ago

The suspected shooters name is Thomas Jacob Sanford

Coldwater

(225 posts)
6. Nigel Max Edge the North Carolina shooter was also Ex-Military
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 03:26 PM
13 hrs ago

He was a Marine who served in several theatres of operation and while a civilian filed multiple lawsuits alleging a conspiracy involving the US Government and law enforcement.


Coldwater

(225 posts)
8. They were both suffering from PTSD
Sun Sep 28, 2025, 03:43 PM
13 hrs ago

so, they may have known each other through the same VA support network for Veterans suffering from PTSD

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