Investigators still unclear on Michigan church attacker's motive
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The deadly weekend attack on Mormon churchgoers in Michigan was a targeted act of violence, but investigators have yet to learn precisely what led an ex-Marine to crash his truck into a house of worship before unleashing a storm of gunfire and arson, officials said.
Breakdown
- A suspect crashed into a Michigan Mormon church, fired shots, and set it on fire.
- The suspect, Thomas Jacob Sanford, was killed by police outside the church. 12s
- Sanford had prior arrests and was an Iraq War veteran. 31s
- Officials say evidence suggests religious hatred, but urge against speculation. 53s
- The incident is the 324th mass shooting in the U.S. in 2025. 1m 37s