Multiple victims in a shooting at Michigan church

The shooter has been neutralized, the Grand Blanc Township Police Department has said in a statement

Several people have been injured in a shooting at a church in Michigan, the Grand Blanc Township Police Department said in a brief statement on Sunday.

The incident took place at a church belonging to the Latter Day Saints, the authorities said.

“There are multiple victims and the shooter is down. There is NO threat to the public at this time. The church is actively on fire,” the Grand Blanc PD said, urging people to avoid the area.

Videos circulating on social media appeared to show the roof of the building ablaze and billowing smoke, with a large number of emergency vehicles deployed on site.

Fox 2 reported that six to eight people were among the victims of the shooting.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has condemned the “horrific shooting and fire” at the Mormon church in a post on X. FBI and ATF agents are en route to the scene, she said.

“Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling. Please join me in praying for the victims of this terrible tragedy,” she said.

FBI Director Kash Patel has confirmed that the agency is on scene.

“FBI agents are on the scene to assist local authorities,” he wrote on X. “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.”

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