GRAND BLANC TWP, Mich. (FOX 2) - Officials confirmed on Monday that the man who crashed into the Grand Blank Township Church of Latter-Day Saints with his pickup before firing on the crowd , had loaded the truck with explosive devices.
The ATF confirmed to FOX 2 on Monday that there were four IEDs found in the man's truck after it crashed into the church on Monday.
The IEDS were made of consumer grade fireworks and smoke canisters stuck together – but what they were used for is still unclear. It's also not clear if they were modified in any way.
Additionally, gasoline was used to ignite the fire that torched the church.
It's unknown if there were any other explosive devices or suspected devices found during any searches of the shooter's home and property.
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