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A Marine veteran, Thomas Jacob Sanford, drove his truck into the Grand Blanc Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, opened fire with an assault rifle during a Sunday service, and set the building on fire. Four people were killed, eight injured, and several remain unaccounted for. Sanford was killed in a shootout with police. The FBI treats the incident as targeted violence, but no clear motive has been established.

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Motive unclear for Michigan Mormon Church suspect

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  • A former Marine attacked a Mormon church in Michigan, resulting in five deaths including the suspect.
  • The attacker drove into the church, opened fire, and set the building on fire before being killed by police. 10s
  • Authorities have not determined a motive and are investigating the incident as targeted violence. 1m 14s
  • Officials have not confirmed reports of personal connections or prior statements by the suspect about the church. 1m 1s
  • Law enforcement and officials are urging increased security and preparedness at places of worship. 1m 53s
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Motive unclear for Michigan Mormon Church suspect
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Fox News
17 hours ago
Motive unclear for Michigan Mormon Church suspect

A former Marine drove his truck into the Grand Blanc church, opened fire, and set the building on fire. Four others died, and the suspect was killed by police. The motive remains unclear.

Authorities probe motive in deadly Michigan church attack
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CBS America
18 hours ago
Authorities probe motive in deadly Michigan church attack

Police are investigating why Marine veteran Thomas Sanford fatally shot four people, wounded eight, and set fire to the church. The FBI is treating it as targeted violence.

Investigators look for motive in deadly Michigan church shooting
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CBC News
1 day ago
Investigators look for motive in deadly Michigan church shooting

Authorities identified Thomas Jacob Sanford as the suspect who drove his truck into the church, shot worshipers, and set the building on fire. He was killed in a shootout with police.

FBI investigating deadly church attack as 'act of targeted violence'
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CBS News
1 day ago
FBI investigating deadly church attack as 'act of targeted violence'

Thomas Jacob Sanford rammed his vehicle into the church, shot congregants, and set the building on fire. At least four people died, several are hospitalized, and some are missing.

At least Two killed in Michigan LDS church shooting
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CBS America
2 days ago
At least Two killed in Michigan LDS church shooting

A man crashed his vehicle into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, opened fire on worshipers, and set the church on fire. At least two people were killed and eight injured.

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