{"id":2492158,"date":"2025-09-28T14:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T18:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-dead-more-fatalities-expected-from-fire-in-michigan-mormon-church-shooting\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T14:20:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T18:20:47","slug":"one-dead-more-fatalities-expected-from-fire-in-michigan-mormon-church-shooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/one-dead-more-fatalities-expected-from-fire-in-michigan-mormon-church-shooting\/","title":{"rendered":"One dead, more fatalities expected from fire in Michigan Mormon church shooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fone-dead-more-fatalities-expected-from-fire-in-michigan-mormon-church-shooting%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2492158&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A shooting and fire occurred at the Church of Latter-day saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries. The 40-year-old gunman drove into the church during a service attended by hundreds,opened fire,and then died following a police confrontation. The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >church building caught fire<\/a>, which police believe was deliberately set by the shooter. Authorities expect to find more victims inside the blaze-contained church. Over 100 federal agents, including FBI and ATF, have been dispatched to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/capitol-police-deny-congresswomans-request-to-open-capitol-hill-for-sledding\/\" title=\"Capitol ... Deny Congresswoman\u2019s Request To Open Capitol Hill For Sledding\">assist local law enforcement<\/a>. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and national figures condemned the attack, calling it a tragic and unacceptable act of violence at a place of worship. Police have urged the public to avoid the area, with reunification sites established.This incident follows shortly after the recent death of the LDS Church president, Russell M. Nelson.The examination is ongoing. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">One dead, more fatalities expected from fire in Michigan Mormon church shooting<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2256745\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gun-violence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shooter<\/a> at the Church of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan<\/a>, killed at least one person and injured multiple other victims on Sunday. The gunman is now deceased, according to local police.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/police-and-law-enforcement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Police<\/a> said there is no threat to the public at this time. The church building was on fire, and authorities now say the blaze is contained. They expect more victims to be found at the site where the fire erupted.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3827820\/portland-mayor-number-necessary-troops-is-zero\/\">Portland mayor says number of necessary troops in city is &#8216;zero&#8217; after Trump orders deployment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3827823\/many-killed-injured-north-carolina-waterfront-bar-shooting\/\">3 killed and 8 injured in North Carolina waterfront bar shooting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3826994\/shooter-who-targeted-nfl-headquarters-diagnosed-with-cte-after-death\/\">Shooter who targeted NFL headquarters diagnosed with CTE after death<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Grand Blanc Police Chief William Renye said a 40-year-old male suspect drove his vehicle into the church&rsquo;s front doors Sunday morning, where &ldquo;hundreds&rdquo; of people were attending service. The suspect exited his vehicle and opened fire on attendees. Ten victims are now hospitalized, one of whom has died. At least some of those hospitalized are in critical condition.<\/p>\n<p>Renye said it is believed the church&rsquo;s fire was started &ldquo;deliberately&rdquo; by the suspect, and believes victims who were not able to escape will be found there. <\/p>\n<p>Police engaged with the shooter, who is &ldquo;no longer with us.&rdquo; Renye said the next steps will be to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/can-magistrate-judges-constitutionally-issue-search-warrants-against-trump-or-anyone-else\/\" title=\"Can Magistrate Judges Constitutionally Issue Search Warrants Against Trump (Or Anyone Else)?\">issue search warrants<\/a> on the suspect&rsquo;s residence to find out more about him, and more information about this shooting will be provided at 5 p.m. today.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;My heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community. Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable. I am grateful to the first responders who took action quickly. We will continue to monitor this situation and hold the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc close,&rdquo; Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gretchen-whitmer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gretchen Whitmer<\/a> (D-MI) said on X.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oHuiESNLCL\">pic.twitter.com\/oHuiESNLCL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovWhitmer\/status\/1972333355380384170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 28, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>FBI agents have been dispatched to the scene, according to FBI Director <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kash-patel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kash Patel<\/a>. Reyne said over 100 federal agents are expected.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are tracking reports of the horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. @FBI agents are on the scene to assist local authorities. 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,&rdquo; Patel said on X.<\/p>\n<p>Attorney General Pam Bondi also condemned violence in a place of worship, calling it &ldquo;chilling.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am receiving briefings about what appears to be a horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. @FBI and @ATFHQ agents are en route to the scene now. Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling. Please join me in praying for the victims of this terrible tragedy,&rdquo; Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X.<\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump said he had been<a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/115283020712432544\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> briefed on the attack<\/a> and called it &ldquo;yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>Police directed the public to avoid the area, and several reunification sites were established.<\/p>\n<p>New York City police also put out a statement, saying they would <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NYPDnews\/status\/1972330201083462126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increase law enforcement<\/a> presence at religious institutions following the attack. <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3444699\/timeline-increasing-incidents-political-violence-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">POLITICAL VIOLENCE ON THE RISE IN THE US: A TIMELINE OF KEY INCIDENTS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grand Blanc&rsquo;s city and township has a combined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandblanctwpmi.gov\/288\/Township-Profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">total of 47,500 people<\/a>, and is located north of Ann Arbor and Detroit.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday&rsquo;s shooting comes only a day after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3827840\/leader-lds-church-mormon-dies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Russell M. Nelson<\/a>, the oldest president of the&nbsp;LDS Church,&nbsp;died at 101.<\/p>\n<p><em>This is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-grants-26-pardons-and-3-commutations-includes-numerous-prominent-names\/\" title=\"Trump Grants 26 Pardons And 3 Commutations, Includes Numerous Prominent Names\">breaking news story<\/a> and will be updated. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One dead, more victims expected in Michigan Mormon church shooting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2632,"featured_media":2492159,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP25271603071734.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[21181,3655,4601,42439,4300],"class_list":["post-2492158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-fatalities","tag-fire","tag-michigan","tag-mormon-church","tag-shooting"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/AP25271603071734.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2492158","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2632"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2492158"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2492158\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2492162,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2492158\/revisions\/2492162"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2492159"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2492158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2492158"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2492158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}