In the city of Grand Blanc, Michigan, an attack occurred at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. An unknown man drove his car directly into the church building, opened fire on people, and set the temple on fire. According to preliminary reports, at least two people have died, and eight others have been injured, including children. The attacker was neutralized by the police, and it turned out he was 40 years old and a local resident.
As a result of the attack, a fire broke out, which was managed to be extinguished. The Federal Bureau of Investigation sent hundreds of agents to the scene to collect evidence. The police in New York and Los Angeles increased patrols around religious establishments due to the increased threat. Several other attacks have also occurred in the US, including a school shooting in Colorado and a Catholic school shooting in Minneapolis.
After the attack on the church in Michigan, there has been an increase in security around religious establishments in the US due to the threat of terrorism. The Bureau of Investigation is making efforts to determine the causes and circumstances of this incident to prevent similar incidents in the future.