Multiple casualties have been reported following a mass shooting at a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, which is now engulfed in flames. Emergency services are currently on-site at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where the tragic incident took place. Videos captured at the scene depict the church ablaze with reports indicating the church’s roof may be collapsing.
Authorities have confirmed the presence of “multiple victims” due to the shooting rampage that occurred at the church earlier today. The Grand Blanc Township Police Department stated that the shooter has been subdued, eliminating any current threat to the public.
The church, located on McCandlish Rd, is actively on fire, as thick smoke billows into the sky. Those present at the site have been directed to reunify at the pavilion to the north, with offsite reunification arrangements made at the Trillium theater at Holly and McCandlish. The public is advised to avoid the area for safety reasons.
The tragic events at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, unfolded around 10:45 am local time when reports of gunfire and fire emerged from within the church premises.