Summary
A 21-year-old man was arrested for attempting to drive through a police barrier near a Michigan church where a shooting and fire occurred, killing five people, including the attacker. Authorities are investigating if this incident is related to the shooting. The church, located in Grand Blanc Township, was attacked by a man who drove into the building, opened fire, and set it on fire during Sunday services.
Key Facts
- A 21-year-old man tried to drive through a police barrier near a Michigan church and was arrested.
- The church was the site of an earlier attack that left five people dead, including the gunman.
- The attacker drove a truck into the church, fired shots, and started a fire.
- Two law enforcement officers shot and killed the attacker roughly eight minutes after receiving the 911 call.
- The federal investigation is led by the FBI, focusing on "targeted violence."
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian group with a strong presence in Michigan.
- The violence resulted in four other deaths and eight injuries from gunfire and smoke inhalation.
- Victims were treated at a local hospital, with ages ranging from 6 to 78, and some remain in critical condition.
