Officials in Grand Blanc, Michigan, identified Thomas Jacob Sanford as the suspected gunman in the shooting at the Church of Latter-day Saints.
Grand Blanc Police Chief William Renye said Sanford, 40, of Burton, allegedly crashed into the church at 10:25 a.m. and was “neutralized” at 10:33 a.m. in the church’s parking lot.
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Additionally, Renye confirmed the status of the eight victims still alive, seven of whom are in stable condition and one of whom is in critical condition. Police confirmed earlier Sunday that two victims have died, one of whom died at a local hospital.
Police did not take questions from the media at the press conference but said another conference would be held at 8 p.m. on Sunday.
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President Donald Trump and other lawmakers condemned the shooting as a “targeted attack” against places of worship. In late August, a transgender shooter opened fire on a Catholic church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed she has received briefings on the shooting, and FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency is tracking reports on it. Both Bondi and Patel condemned the shooting.