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'Heroic actions' thwart shooting at Michigan church

CBS America · 12 days ago
CBS America
CBS America
12 days ago

A church community in Wayne, Michigan, was left shaken by an attack on its house of worship. Police said the church was targeted by a man armed with an AR-15-style rifle and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Ian Lee has more on the heroes who stopped the attack.

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  • A man armed with an AR-15-style rifle targeted a church in Wayne, Michigan. 9s
  • The gunman was intercepted by a parishioner who struck him with a vehicle outside the church. 41s
  • Armed security guards engaged the attacker in a shootout, resulting in his death. 51s
  • Police and church leaders credited emergency training and quick action for saving lives. 1m 0s
  • The congregation plans to gather again to give thanks, as no motive for the attack has been identified. 1m 50s
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