At least four people were killed after a gunman attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Mich., on Sunday.
The attack occurred when a man drove a car into the church building, set fire to it and shot worshipers, the authorities said. Eight other people were wounded, one of whom was in critical condition.
The gunman died after a confrontation with officers. Investigators had not yet determined a motive.
Here’s what we know.
What happened?
The attack began just before 10:30 a.m., at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints branch in Grand Blanc Township, Mich., a suburb of about 8,000 people near Flint.
The gunman crashed a vehicle into the building, then began shooting at congregants who were attending Sunday services, the police said. Fire soon consumed the church, as well.
Officers responded within a minute to reports of the shooting. Eight minutes later, the shooter was dead after exchanging gunfire with the police, the authorities said.
Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.
Thank you for your patience while we verify access.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
The post What We Know About the Shooting and Fire at a Michigan Church appeared first on New York Times.
