INDIANAPOLIS—The deadly mass shooting at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, on Sunday has prompted Indianapolis faith leaders to review and heighten security measures for their own congregations.
The assault, which resulted IN multiple deaths, including the gunman, and left ten injured, occurred around 10:30 a.m. during Sunday services. Authorities identified the attacker as Thomas Jacob Sanford, a 40-year-old Marine veteran who had served in Iraq.
Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye told reporters the incident began when Sanford rammed a Chevy Silverado truck through the front doors of the church. He then exited the vehicle, firing multiple rounds at the hundreds of worshipers inside. Police believe Sanford used an accelerant, li