Shootings

Residents of Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, were left shocked when a shooting took place at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints branch in September 2025.

When the dust settled, authorities identified Thomas Jacob Sanford -- who was shot and killed by police at the scene -- as the suspected gunman.

We're going to take a look into the background of the accused murderer and see what led up to the tragic events of September 28.

Sanford was raised not far from the site of the shooting, and he graduated from Goodrich High School in nearby Goodrich -- about 10 miles east of the church -- in 2003, according to the Clarkston News.

One of his former high school classmates, Ryan Lopez, spoke to The New York Times and described the suspected shooter as a "country kid" who enjoyed hunting various types of game.

Lopez claimed he would often see the suspected shooter around town and described him as a completely "normal" person.

Sanford briefly moved to Utah around 2010, and a woman who'd rented a room to him told The New York Times he'd worked for a landscaping business and was also interested in sculpture.

Sanford's military career began not long after he graduated from high school, as he began serving in the Marines in 2004.

He was briefly stationed in Okinawa, Japan, before he was sent to Iraq in 2007, where he took part in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lopez, who served in the Marines alongside Sanford, claimed his former high school classmate had focused on motor transport work during his time in the service.

Sanford remained with the Marines until 2008, when he retired from the service.

Sanford reportedly married a former high school classmate in 2016, and they shared a son.

The boy was born with a condition known as hyperinsulinism, which is when insulin cells in the pancreas secrete excess insulin, which can lead to various complications, according to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Sanford and his wife eventually learned about a children's hospital in Texas, and he told the Cook Children's Health Care Newsroom, being able to connect with a specialist felt like "a sign from heaven."

The suspected shooter and his wife took their son to Texas to receive treatment, and the family was eventually able to return to Michigan after his condition improved.

Sanford's political beliefs were reportedly conservative, and he was seen wearing a T-shirt endorsing Donald Trump's 2020 re-election bid in a photo shared on Facebook, according to the Daily Mail.

The suspected shooter's T-shirt also featured a graphic reading "Make liberals cry again."

A Google Street view of Sanford's home taken in June showed a "Trump-Pence" sign affixed to a back fence, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Sanford was registered to vote in Burton, Michigan, although when he voted last is unknown, and voters don't register by party in Michigan.

Sanford allegedly began the attack by crashing his truck into the church, after which he began firing at congregants, reports The New York Times.

He reportedly set fire to the church using either gasoline or another flammable material. Three makeshift explosives were recovered from the scene.

Sanford later began exchanging gunfire with police, and he was shot and killed by authorities, ending the incident.

The shooter who killed at least four people at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan Sunday morning had extensive military experience and served in Iraq.

Thomas Jacob Sanford -- who was killed after exchanging gunfire with police -- was reportedly an Iraq War veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2004 to 2008.

It appears Sanford -- who reached the rank of sergeant -- supported President Donald Trump, at least at some point in the past ... 'cause he wore a T-shirt featuring a prominent "Trump 2020" logo on the front in one of his social media posts.

Law enforcement agents have identified the suspected shooter who killed at least two people and injured more at a church in Michigan Sunday.

Thomas Jacob Sanford -- a 40-year-old from Burton, MI -- was shot dead by police after they say he rammed his car through the front doors of the church and opened fire on hundreds of worshippers in the building.

They also say he started a fire in the church ... the motive for which they're still trying to ascertain at this time.

11:06 AM PT -- Police have revealed some details about the deadly attack on a Mormon church in Michigan ... claiming a 40-year-old suspect drove his vehicle through the front door of the church before firing shots from an assault rifle at hundreds of people attending a service. As of the most recent press conference, 1 person is confirmed dead, 9 others were injured.

Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye also said they believe this suspect started the fire at the church ... though the motive for this is unknown.

Chief Reyne says authorities think it's possible people near the fire were unable to escape the blaze -- and, they expect to find additional victims as the day goes on.

Multiple people have been killed and injured in an active shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan on Sunday.

The shooter is down, and the church is on fire, the Grand Blanc Township Police Department confirmed. Police have asked the public avoid the area and has established reunification sites. There is no further threat at this time.

At least two person has been confirmed dead after the shooting, according to authorities.

The man arrested for allegedly shooting 3 people dead in a bizarre boat attack in North Carolina Saturday night sued Kellie Pickler, claiming she tried to poison him, earlier this year -- over a decade after he was her date to the CMT Music Awards.

Once you soak that in ... let us explain. Nigel Edge, a Brunswick County resident, has been accused of shooting down 3 people and injuring 8 others at the American Fish Company saloon in Southport, North Carolina Saturday night.

In February, the same man accused Pickler of trying to take his life by poisoning him the same night they attended the CMTs together in 2012, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. He even includes a photo of the pair at the event -- notably, he calls it the CMA Awards, but the photo shows them at the CMTs.

6:32 AM PST -- The Southport Police Department arrested and charged a man named Nigel Edge in relation to the mass shooting Saturday night, court docs obtained by TMZ reveal.

He has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder and five counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

A bond has not yet been set and he is due in court on Monday.

Another day, another mass shooting with multiple fatalities ... but this one had a bit of a plot twist — the assailant used a boat.

Here's what happened ... the suspect sailed up the Cape Fear river to the front of the American Fish Company saloon in Southport, North Carolina at about 9:30 PM ET Saturday, according to Southport spokesperson ChyAnn Ketchum.

Ketchum says the assailant stopped the boat to open fire on the patrons in an outdoor bar area, killing 3 people and injuring 8 others.

Residents of Dallas, Texas, were left in shock after a gunman fired on an ICE facility on September 24, 2025.

When the dust settled, authorities named Joshua Jahn as the main suspect in the shooting. Multiple people were wounded and killed ... including the suspect.

Here's a look at the background of the suspected shooter and the clues surrounding the violent event at the ICE facility.

1:25 PM PT -- DHS later announced a correction ... only one victim, a detainee, died, NBC 5 Dallas reports. The other two victims were listed in critical condition.

11:51 AM PT -- The suspect accused of opening fire at the ICE facility in Dallas has been identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, according to multiple law enforcement officials, Fox News reports.

10:20 AM PT -- DHS confirms 2 of the victims have died, and the third is listed in critical condition, according to The AP. All were detainees, DHS said.

8:40 AM PT -- During a press conference Texas senator Ted Cruz called for an end to political violence.

A gunman who shot up a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Dallas Wednesday morning has been confirmed dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Kash Patel posted the alleged unspent bullet casings on X saying, "While the investigation is ongoing, an initial review of the evidence shows an idealogical [sic] motive behind this attack. One of the unspent shell casings recovered was engraved with the phrase “ANTI ICE.”

Dallas police tell TMZ they received a call reporting an individual opened fire on the Texas facility around 6:40 AM ... and the preliminary investigation revealed 2 people were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds, and 1 victim died at the scene.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said there were "multiple injuries and fatalities" ... which included detainees. No federal agents were injured.

The FBI says a Sacramento man accused of opening fire on a local TV station Friday left behind chilling handwritten notes ... including one directly threatening well-known political figures.

According to the feds, agents searching Anibal Hernandez Santana's home and car found two disturbing messages. In his house, tacked to a refrigerator planner under the Friday listing, was the line: "Do the Next Scary Thing."

Even more alarming ... inside his car was a note that read: "For hiding Epstein & ignoring red flags. Do not support Patel, Bongino, & AG Pam Bondi. They're next. – C.K. from above."

Residents of Nashua, New Hampshire, were left reeling after an individual barged into a ballroom where a wedding was being held at Sky Meadow Country Club and began shooting, killing one on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Authorities later arrested Hunter Nadeau in connection to the incident, and he's since been charged with second-degree murder.

We're going to see how the suspect is connected to the site of the shooting and how he might be facing even more consequences for his alleged actions.

Hunter was reportedly a former employee of the Sky Meadow Country Club, according to WMUR-TV in Manchester, N.H.

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said the suspected shooter hadn't worked at the venue for approximately a year at the time of the shooting.

Sky Meadow Country Club's owner Rob Parsons issued a statement, calling the suspect a "coward." He further described the incident as "heinous" and expressed confidence about the suspect being "held to account for what he did."

Nadeau allegedly made several statements during the shooting, including "Free Palestine" and "the children are safe," according to WMUR.

A.G. Formella said the suspect's statements were likely meant to "create chaos in the moment" and added there wasn't any evidence to suggest the incident was a "hate-based act."

The shooting reportedly lasted less than a minute, during which Nadeau allegedly fired a fatal shot at 59-year-old Rob DeCesare, who reportedly lived on the country club premises and who was having dinner with his wife and daughter, according to WBZ-TV. Two other people were wounded by gunfire, and several others were injured in the mayhem.

Nadeau was reportedly hit over the head with a chair, and several people attempted to subdue him, but he managed to escape the premises.

DeCesare's wife wife told the Associated Press she saw the shooter walk into the room appearing to target a restaurant employee.

Hunter Nadeau was arrested about an hour and a half after the shooting in a nearby neighborhood, WMUR reports, and he's since been charged with one count of second-degree murder. More charges are expected.

Although Nadeau waived his arraignment, a judge stated he'd remain in custody at a separate hearing, according to WCVB-TV.

When Charlie Kirk crumpled to the ground from a gunshot wound, his team rushed to grab him and rush him to a hospital in an SUV ... and a mentor who was there is recalling that harrowing scene.

Christian radio host Frank Turek got emotional Sunday at the Kirk memorial, telling the crowd what it was like on the ride to the hospital.

Frank says Charlie was so tall, they had one door propped open as they raced to the hospital ... describing how Charlie's body was being held by his team in the back seat.

Cops have identified the suspect and victim in the deadly shooting that rocked a New Hampshire country club over the weekend.

Cops say 23-year-old Hunter Nadeau stormed into the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua late Saturday night and opened fire, killing 59-year-old Steven DeCesare and injuring two other people.

According to the New Hampshire Attorney General and Nashua Police Chief, Nadeau has been hit with a second-degree murder charge and is expected to face additional counts.

The memorial being held to honor Charlie Kirk is being treated like a Super Bowl level occasion and is categorized as a SEAR Level 1 event -- which means it's given the highest level of national security priority.

A DHS Senior Official tells TMZ, "The Department of Homeland Security has designated the upcoming funeral and memorial service as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 event. This designation is reserved for events of the highest national significance and enables the federal government to provide the full range of law enforcement and security resources necessary to support local officials in ensuring a safe and successful event."

Thousands have gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona to honor the life and legacy of the founder of Turning Point USA.

Erika Kirk is holding tight to a heartbreaking reminder of her late husband Charlie Kirk -- the blood stained pendant he was wearing when he was gunned down less than two weeks ago.

In an interview with The New York Times, Erika revealed she now wears the small St. Michael icon that was ripped from Charlie's body by medics as they fought to stop the bleeding at the Turning Point USA event in Utah. The tiny cross still carries traces of his blood in its crevice ... a haunting memento of the moment America lost the conservative activist.

Gunfire turned a New Hampshire wedding into chaos this weekend ... leaving one man dead and several others injured, and guests fleeing for safety.

The mass shooting went down around 9:30 PM Saturday night at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, where a wedding celebration was underway. Police say a 59-year-old man was killed, while two others suffered gunshot wounds. Cops say several more guests sustained non-gun related injuries while scrambling to escape the mayhem.

Witnesses described panic erupting as shots rang out inside the venue. At first, cops feared there were multiple shooters, but after reviewing surveillance footage, they confirmed there was only one suspect. The gunman was quickly taken into custody, and officers stressed the public was no longer in danger.

Van Jones says Charlie Kirk sent him a message about getting together to respectfully disagree about some major issues the day before he died ... and it underscored what Kirk was all about.

Van shared the alleged DM from Charlie with Anderson Cooper on CNN ... and it's basically Charlie reaching out to get Van to debate him on the Charlotte train stabbing.

Van and Charlie had been going back and forth over whether the Ukrainian refugee who was killed was attacked because she was white ... and the beef was heated. But Van says Charlie reached out to have a civilized and gentlemanly discussion.