A shocking incident unfolded on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, where multiple people were wounded in a shooting. Law enforcement swiftly responded to the scene, confirming that the shooter had been neutralized, eliminating any ongoing threat to the community. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the victims’ conditions, though tragically, the church building itself was also affected by a fire.
The incident took place approximately 80 kilometers north of Detroit, in the quiet community of Grand Blanc, home to about 8,000 residents, situated just outside Flint. The church, characterized by its surrounding parking lot and expansive lawn, is located in close proximity to residential neighborhoods and a nearby Jehovah’s Witness church.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed profound sorrow over the tragedy, stating, “My heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community. Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable.”
This shooting occurred just one day after the passing of Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at the age of 101. Following church protocol, Dallin H. Oaks is expected to assume the presidency of the faith, widely known as the Mormon church.