Editor’s Note: This story has been updated from an earlier version.
Another died Sunday morning from injuries sustained by a shooting at the meeting hall of Jesus Christ Church of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
“There was another fatal thing due to gunshots,” Grand Blanctownship Police Chief William Renier said in a video posted on Facebook. “The person died at a local hospital.”
According to the initial reports, one person was killed and nine others were injured.
Seven shooting victims were in stable condition, one in crisis, and Renai said at a brief 3pm press conference where he did not ask questions.
Police say the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford of Burton, Michigan, drove through the front door of a meetinghouse where hundreds of people gathered for service. The suspect left the vehicle and began firing, police said. The fire that swallowed the building was believed to have been intentionally set by the suspect.
The suspect was killed in the parking lot after exchanging a shootout with officers who responded quickly to the scene, Renai said.
“We got a call at 10:25am and 32am,” Renai said. “At 10:25 and 57 seconds there were officers on the scene.”
Another press conference will be held at MDT at 6pm.
Police also believe that “if the scene is safe, we’ll find additional victims.”
“There was a big fire and we believe there were people there near that fire, and they couldn’t leave the church,” Renai said.
Fire and Law Enforcement Officers are standing outside the Church of Jesus Christ for Latter-day Saints on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. |Carlos Osorio, Associated Press
Fire and Law Enforcement Officers are standing outside the Church of Jesus Christ for Latter-day Saints on Sunday, September 28, 2025 in Grand Blanc, Michigan. |Carlos Osorio, Associated Press
The car crashed into the building was surrounded by smoke from the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28, 2025. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
People will gather in the unified area of the Trillium Theatre on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Grand Blanc, Miche, after an active shooter incident. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, in Grand Blanc, Michigan, they gather in the unified area of Trillium Theatre and fire at Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Emergency responders are working on the scene outside the Church of Jesus Christ for Latter-day Saints on Sunday, September 28, 2025, following the shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Firefighters work at the fire scene on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the meeting hall of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Smoke surrounds the meeting hall of Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28th, 2025. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Emergency responders are working on the scene outside the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ meeting hall after the shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28, 2025. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Emergency responders are working on the scene outside the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ meeting hall after the shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28, 2025. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Michigan troopers have security guards along McCandrish Road near the shooting at the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ meeting hall in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28, 2025. | Jose Juarez, Associated Press
Emergency responders are working on the scene outside the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ meeting hall after the shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28, 2025. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Emergency responders are working on the scene outside the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ meeting hall after the shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28, 2025. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Emergency responders are working on the scene outside the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ meeting hall after the shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28, 2025. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Emergency responders are working on the scene outside the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ meeting hall after the shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28, 2025. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Emergency responders are working on the scene outside the Latter-day Saints’ Church of Jesus Christ meeting hall after the shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28, 2025. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Firefighters will attempt to put out the fire on Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at the meeting hall of Jesus Christ Church of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
Emergency responders are working on the scene outside the chamber of the Latter-day Saints’ Jesus Christ Church meeting hall following the shooting and fire in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Sunday, September 28, 2025. | Lukas Katilius, Flint Journal by Associated Press
The road is blocked by authorities after a gunman fired into the meeting hall of Latter-day Saint Jesus Christ Church in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday, September 28th, 2025. | Isabella Volmert, Associated Press
The following statement was posted on church spokesman Doug Andersen’s churchfjesuschrist.org.
“Tragic acts of violence occurred today in the chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, where gunmen fired fire during Sunday service, and early reports show that multiple individuals were injured.
“As the investigation continues, the church is in touch with local law enforcement agencies and receive updates on the condition of those affected. We would like to thank emergency responders who support the victims and their families.
“We are deeply grateful for the pouring of prayer and interest from many people around the world. In moments of sorrow and uncertainty, we find strength and comfort through our faith in Jesus Christ. The place of worship is intended to be a sanctuary of peace, prayer and connection.
