FLINT, MI — Hundreds of concerned residents and religious leaders from across the region gathered Friday, Oct. 3, to learn about ways to better protect worshippers.

The tactical briefing, for the local faith-based community, was held just days after a gunman killed four people and injured several others during a shooting and arson attack at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township.

“My heart goes out to the community,” Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said during the event. “My heart goes out to the LDS community. My heart goes out to those who lost their lives, people who are still suffering from injuries.”

Nessel and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson led the event, which took place at Genesee Health System, 1040 W. Bristol Road in Flint.

“We are

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