What we know so far about today’s LDS church shooting in Michigan
At least two people have died and multiple people are wounded after a 40-year-old man rammed his car into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, this morning before opening fire on worshippers and setting the building ablaze, authorities said. The gunman is dead and the motive remains unknown as authorities investigate the incident. Here’s what else we know so far about the shooting and fire: The gunman: Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye identified the suspect as a 40-year-old man from Burton, Michigan. Renye said the suspect used an assault rifle during the attack. Two officers were involved in a shootout and killed the suspect, he said, and police believe there is only one person involved. "We believe we have the guy who did this," Renye said. The victims: At least two people are confirmed dead and there are eight gunshot victims, including some who are in critical condition. The wounded have been transported to local hospitals, the police chief said. Children are among those hurt, a source familiar with the incident told CNN. Authorities said they believe they will find more victims after they secure the scene of the fire. The shooting: The gunman drove his car into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and opened fire on congregants during a large service. "He then exited his vehicle firing several rounds at individuals within the church," Renye said. The fire: Authorities believe the suspect "deliberately" set fire to the church. The police chief said investigators are "still trying to determine exactly when and where that fire ended up coming from and how it got started." He added they believe more people were "near the fire and they were unable to get out of the church." The fire has since been extinguished. The investigation: Authorities will execute a search warrant at the suspect’s residence and go through cell phone records to "find out if there was a motive," Renye said. He said the FBI has allocated "100 agents to the area" to help get statements from witnesses. Separately, a source told CNN a bomb squad was assessing a suspicious item found on church property. The police chief said he will provide another update at 5 p.m. ET. This post has been updated with the latest status on victims.