President Donald Trump called for prayer for the victims and an end to the “epidemic of violence in our country” following a shooting Sunday at a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A suspect, identified by police as a 40-year-old male from Burton, Michigan, drove his vehicle through the doors of a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He opened fire, wounding nine and killing one.
“I have been briefed on the horrendous shooting that took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Grand Blanc, Michigan,” Trump posted on Truth Social.“ The FBI was immediately on scene, and will be leading the Federal Investigation, and providing full support to State and Local Officials. The suspect is dead, but there is still a lot to learn. This appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America. The Trump Administration will keep the Public posted, as we always do. In the meantime, PRAY for the victims, and their families. THIS EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!”
Police responding to the scene exchanged gunfire with the suspect, who was killed.