Summary
Police have identified Thomas Jacob Sanford as the suspect in a shooting at a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Sanford allegedly drove his truck into the church, set it on fire, and opened fire with a gun, leading to two deaths and several injuries. Police shot him as he tried to escape, and they continue to investigate his motives.
Key Facts
- The suspect is 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford from Burton, Michigan.
- Sanford allegedly rammed his truck into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a service.
- He is accused of setting the church on fire and shooting, resulting in two deaths and several injuries.
- Police fatally shot Sanford as he attempted to flee the scene.
- Sanford was a military veteran, as suggested by a mortgage loan taken through the Veterans Administration.
- His truck carried a license plate with "IRAQ" and unidentified window decals.
- Police have not yet determined the motive behind the attack.
