Special Report: Officials provide updates after Michigan church shooting

Incident Overview - A deadly attack occurred at a church in Grand Blank, Michigan, resulting in 5 fatalities (including the shooter) and 8 injuries [1][31][39] - The incident is being investigated as an act of targeted violence to determine the motive [23][35][36] - The suspected attacker plowed his car into the church, opened fire, and set a fire in the building [42] - Improvised explosive devices were recovered during the investigation [20][58] Law Enforcement and Government Response - Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies are collaborating on the investigation [3][14][22] - The FBI is investigating the incident as an act of targeted violence and working to determine a motive [23] - Michigan State Police responded to secure the scene, execute search warrants, and investigate the officer-involved shooting [14] - The ATF brought in their national response team to examine the scene and investigate explosive devices [18][20] - The governor of Michigan ordered flags lowered statewide and spoke with President Trump [6][43] Community Impact and Support - The community is grieving and coming together to support one another [13][17][31] - Interfaith leaders denounced the attack [8] - A family assistance center was opened to provide support [33] - Medical providers and community members acted as heroes, providing care and assistance [46][50][51] Hospital Update - Henry Ford Genesis treated 8 patients ranging from 6 to 78 years old [44][48][55] - 5 patients had gunshot wounds, and 3 had smoke inhalation [44] - One gunshot wound victim died in the emergency department [45] - One child with a gunshot wound to the arm was stabilized and transferred to another hospital [45][48] Investigation Details - Over 100 victims and witnesses have been interviewed [24] - The suspect has been identified as 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford [59] - The suspect had prior arrests for burglary and operating under the influence (OUI) [38][60] - A 21-year-old was arrested after driving through the barricade near the church, and the incident is under investigation [37][38][59] - 53% of mass attacks leave a trail of clues leading up to them, and two-thirds of mass attackers elicited behavior that cause concerns [15]