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Donations pour in for family of gunman in Michigan church attack

Donations pour in for family of gunman in Michigan church attack

Summary

Thousands of dollars have been donated by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the family of a man who reportedly attacked their church in Michigan. The attacker drove a truck into the church, opened fire, and started a large fire, resulting in multiple casualties before being killed by police. A fundraiser has been set up to support the attacker's family, raising over $250,000.

Key Facts

  • A man attacked a church in Grand Blanc, Michigan, killing four people and injuring eight.
  • The attacker, Thomas Sanford, drove into the church, fired shots, and started a fire.
  • Sanford was killed by police during the incident.
  • Church member David Butler launched a fundraiser for Sanford's family on GiveSendGo.
  • Over $250,000 has been raised to support the widow and children of Sanford.
  • Many donors identified themselves as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • Investigators are still looking for a motive for the attack.
  • Thomas Sanford was a former Marine with a history of legal issues.

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