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Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Yahoo
Michigan church shooting: Security guard kills gunman as at least one person wounded, police say
A gunman was shot and killed by a church security guard in Michigan on Sunday morning after deacon ran him down with a truck. The City of Wayne, Michigan Police Department responded to a report of an active shooter at Crosspointe Community Church shortly after 11 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found that the security guard had killed the suspect. At least one other person, another security guard, was shot in the leg. Several shots were fired into the church. Senior Pastor Bobby Kelly Jr. told The Detroit News that a deacon ran the shooter over, giving a security guard time to shoot the armed attacker outside the church. 'He was run over by one of our members who saw this happening when he was coming into church,' Kelly said. Video from the church's livestream on YouTube shows the moment the crowd reacts to the suspected active shooter. As the service was concluding and congregants clapped, shouting could be heard off-screen. People in the church then begin to duck down behind chairs while others run from the room. A church official instructs people to come to the back of the room. 'Everybody to the back, please, everybody come to the back. Come to the back,' the person yells, before what appears to be a shot is heard. The sound is then cut, and people continue to exit. Pastor Kelly said roughly 150 people were at a special vacation Bible school service Sunday when the shooting occurred, meaning that more children than usual were in attendance. He said the shooter's identity is unknown at this time, but the attacker does not appear to be a member of the congregation. The church has had security on sight for about a decade in response to violence committed at other places of worship around the U.S., although there have never been any direct threats made. 'We are sitting ducks to someone who wants to come and do harm,' Kelly said. More follows...
The Sun
20 hours ago
- The Sun
At least one injured after gunman ‘drove truck into church and opened fire' before being killed by heroic security guard
AT least one person has been injured after a gunman reportedly drove a truck into a church and opened fire. A heroic security guard at the church in Wayne, Michigan, took quick action and shot the suspect, police have said. 5 5 Cops confirmed the suspected gunman was dead by the time they arrived on scene. Deputy Chief Finley Carter III told The U.S. Sun that the suspect is a 31-year-old male. The shooting is reported to have taken place around 11:15 am local time at Crosspointe Community Church. A Sunday service began there just minutes before at 10:45 am. According to a police source, the male gunman drove his truck into the church and opened fire, per ABC News affiliate WXYZ. Multiple people have been injured, but the severity of these injuries is not yet known, the sources told the outlet. Cops confirmed that one person was shot in the leg but gave no further details. Locals have been told to avoid the area as the investigation continues. "The Wayne Police Department responded to an active shooter at Crosspointe Church in Wayne this morning," the City of Wayne, Michigan Police Department wrote on Facebook. "Upon arrival, officers determined that a security guard for the church shot and killed the suspect. "One victim was shot in the leg. Please avoid the area. "Officers are still actively investigating." 'SAVED THE DAY' In response to the statement, locals praised the heroic security guard who took out the active shooter, claiming they heard "at least 100 rounds of gunfire". "That security guard saved the day," local Ethan Wagemann wrote in the comments. "I heard it all sounded like it was right outside. Sounded like at least 100 rounds of machine gun fire. "After I heard what sounded maybe 3 handgun shots there was no more machine gun fire." "Prayers to the Security Guard. He should get a Key to the City for his bravery and for possibly saving countless other lives," another said. A third added that the police response "was phenomenal". Westland City Councilwoman Melissa Sampey thanked officers assisting in the investigation and urged people to "pray for all involved". The U.S. Sun has reached out to the Wayne Police Department for updates. Deputy Chief Carter confirmed that multiple agencies are on scene. 5 5 .
