Summary
Thomas Jacob Sanford was identified as the suspect in a shooting at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan, where he then set the building on fire. Sanford was killed during a shootout with police, and several social media posts have speculated about his political beliefs, though no official motive has been provided.
Key Facts
- Thomas Jacob Sanford carried out a shooting at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
- Sanford drove into the church and opened fire, leading to the building being set on fire.
- Four people died, and eight others were injured in the attack.
- Sanford was killed during a shootout with police while trying to flee.
- Authorities have not confirmed Sanford's motive, and details about his political beliefs are speculative.
- Social media posts link Sanford to support for Donald Trump, but these are not conclusive about his motives.
- Sanford was a married Iraq War veteran and was known as a hunter.
