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Suspected Grand Blanc church shooter dead, multiple victims reported; Is there a public threat?
An active shooter situation has been reported at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Genesee County.
Genesee County has reported an active shooter situation at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Grand Bland Township. Authorities have confirmed multiple victims, saying that the shooter is dead, The Detroit News reported.
Police received a call from the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder-day Saints on McCandlish Road in Grand Blanc about 11 a.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
According to police, the gunman was “down” and “there is no threat to the public.” However, efforts to douse church fire continues.
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Grand Blanc church on fire
Chris Swanson, the sheriff of Genesee County, stated in a Facebook video that his agency is collaborating with local, state, and federal authorities.
“The entire church is on fire,” Swanson confirmed. “We’re working with fire and all those things that happen during active shooter training. This is a dynamic scene.”
“I can’t actually believe that this would happen in my city,” local Joe Ostrander told The Detroit News. “Nothing like this has ever even come close to happening here. It honestly -- I can’t even believe that it’s happened here.”
General Pam Bondi gives update on Grand Blanc church fire
Meanwhile, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are rushing to the LDS church where a shooting and fire have left several people dead.
"Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling," Bondi said in a statement.
The FBI will "provide any requested support necessary," according to Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
Meanwhile, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement, expressing her sympathies for the Grand Blanc community.
“Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable,” Whitmer said. “I am grateful to the first responders who took action quickly.”
