By Alaa Elassar and Maureen Chowdhury, CNN<\/p>\n
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\nThe blaze in Flint, Michigan.
\nPhoto: Julie J \/ CNN\n<\/p>\n
At least one person was killed and nine others were wounded in a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, according to police.<\/p>\n
Authorities say the shooter rammed their vehicle through the front of the church during a large service and began shooting. Officers killed the gunman.<\/p>\n
Police say the shooter intentionally started a fire at the church, which grew into a large blaze. Officers believe they will find additional victims when it is safe to enter the building.<\/p>\n
Police are urging the public to avoid the area as emergency response efforts continue.<\/p>\n
Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye said police have identified the suspect as a 40-year-old man from Burton, Michigan.<\/p>\n
“A 40-year-old suspect from Burton, he’s a male, he drove his vehicle through the front doors of the church,” Renye said during a news briefing.<\/p>\n
“He then exited his vehicle firing several rounds at individuals within the church,” Renye said.<\/p>\n
Grand Blanc is a suburb of Flint, Michigan, and is located about an hour’s drive north of Detroit.<\/p>\n
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she is receiving updates.<\/p>\n
“My heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community,” Whitmer wrote in a post on X.<\/p>\n
“Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable. I am grateful to the first responders who took action quickly.<\/p>\n
“We will continue to monitor this situation and hold the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc close.”<\/p>\n
Attorney General Pam Bondi posted on X that she is receiving briefings on today’s shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.<\/p>\n
“I am receiving briefings about what appears to be a horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan,” Bondi wrote, adding the FBI and ATF will be assisting local authorities.<\/p>\n
“Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling. Please join me in praying for the victims of this terrible tragedy,” Bondi added.<\/p>\n
FBI Director Kash Patel also posted on X that the agency is “tracking reports of the horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan.”<\/p>\n
Patel confirmed the FBI will be assisting local authorities.<\/p>\n
“Violence in a place of worship is a cowardly and criminal act. Our prayers are with the victims and their families during this terrible tragedy,” Patel wrote.<\/p>\n
More to come.<\/p>\n
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