GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A tragic shooting at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse has devastated the local community. Among those killed in the attack was John Bond, a Navy veteran and cherished grandfather, remembered for his love of family and hobbies such as golfing and trains.
On Sunday morning, a Marine veteran identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford crashed his pickup truck into the church before opening fire, resulting in a chaotic scene that left four people dead and eight others injured, including a father and his young son.
The shooters' motives remain unclear, with authorities noting few details about his background or connection to the church. Sanford engaged in a shootout with officers before being killed at the scene.
The attack has left many community members grappling with shock and grief, as Jeffrey Schaub, the church's bishop, expressed the profound impact on the congregation: Our members are quite shaken in spirit and in body, and it hurts.
As investigations continue and support from various faith groups flows into the area, the community is rallying to remember the victims and recover from this heartbreaking event.
