It's clear a man's hatred toward the Mormon community fueled a deadly September attack at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, the FBI has confirmed.

While the Free Press and other media outlets previously reported details about the suspect's feelings about the church community, the FBI did not provide specific comment about religious motivation until this week.

Jennifer Runyan, special agent in charge at the FBI Detroit Field office, provided a brief update on Friday, Oct. 31. Her comments and additional details come roughly one month after the attack left five dead — including the assailant — and nine others injured.

Although much of the information she provided was previously known, she did say the investigation remains open.

"Based upon the

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