Michigan Church Attack Kills Four, Injures Ten, FBI Investigates

In Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, Thomas Jacob Sanford carried out a deadly attack on a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ramming a pickup truck into the building, opening fire, and setting the church on fire, resulting in four deaths and ten injuries. Sanford, a 40-year-old veteran with a history of drug addiction, expressed deep religious animosity towards the LDS church, calling Mormons "the anti-Christ" just a week before the attack. Law enforcement confronted and fatally shot Sanford at the scene, discovering four IEDs in his vehicle and evidence of arson. The FBI has taken over the investigation, labeling the incident as "targeted violence," while multiple agencies continue to search Sanford's home and other locations for explosives and evidence. Community members and officials have expressed shock and grief, underscoring the impact on the local congregation and neighborhood, with resources being offered to support victims and the community. Authorities have urged vigilance and public reporting of suspicious behavior to prevent further acts of violence.