"Police said they shot and killed the suspect after at least four people died in the attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel. Eight people were also injured after a gunman in a pickup truck smashed through the doors of the church during a service in the Grand Blanc Township and set the building on fire. The bodies of two of the victims were found as authorities searched the debris in the church, Police Chief William Renye said."
"Hundreds of people were inside the church when a man rammed a four-door pickup with two American flags in the truck bed through the front door and opened fire, Mr Renye told reporters. Investigators believe he "deliberately" set the building on fire. Mr Renye said people inside the church during the attack were "shielding children" and "moving them to safety"."
"James Dier of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said the gunman apparently used gas to start the fire and also had explosive devices, but it was not clear if he used them. Michigan State Police Lt Kim Vetter said bomb threats were made at other churches in the area after officers shot and killed Sanford. No bombs were found and police were investigating the threats."
A gunman drove a pickup into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Grand Blanc Township during a service, smashed through doors, opened fire and set the building on fire. At least four people died and eight were injured; two bodies were found in debris and some people were unaccounted for. Police pursued and killed the 40-year-old suspect, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, after an exchange of gunfire. Investigators searched his home and said he apparently used gas and had explosive devices. Bomb threats were later called into other area churches but no bombs were found.
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