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September 29, 2025

Iraq War Veteran Attacks Mormon Church in Michigan, Killing at Least 4 People
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In Grand Blanc, Michigan, an Iraq War veteran attacked a Mormon church
on Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring eight others.
Authorities say Thomas Sanford rammed his vehicle into the church and
began shooting at parishioners. Sanford then set the church on fire. The
gunman was then shot dead by officers. Sanford is a former Marine who
served one combat tour in Iraq.


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