Grand Blanc, Michigan – Multiple people were shot on Sunday during a violent attack at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, according to local police. The church was also set on fire, sparking a five-alarm blaze that partially collapsed the structure before firefighters extinguished the flames around 1 p.m.

Authorities confirmed that “the shooter is down” and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have joined the investigation.

Fire After Shooting Causes Major Damage

Law enforcement reported that the blaze following the shooting severely damaged the church. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but officials said it directly followed the shooting incident.

Investigators Search for Motive

According to ABC News sources, detectives are urgently working to determine the motive. Investigators are also looking into whether the church had received threats in recent months or if the attack could be connected to the death of Russell M. Nelson, the 101-year-old president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, who passed away on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Leaders React to the Tragedy

Shortly after the incident, Attorney General Pam Bondi shared on X:

“What appears to be a horrific shooting and fire at an LDS church in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Such violence at a place of worship is heartbreaking and chilling. Please join me in praying for the victims.”

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer also responded, saying:

“Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable. I am grateful to the first responders who took action quickly. My heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community.”

Rising Threats Against Religious Institutions

Security experts warn that religious institutions across the United States are increasingly becoming targets of violence.

Michael Masters, who oversees security operations for Jewish schools and synagogues, told ABC News:

“Houses of worship should be safe, but we are seeing more attacks across different faiths. Attacks against religious institutions are attacks against our democracy as a whole.”