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‘Drop it now!': Video shows Michigan church shooter was ordered to give up before he was killed
Police released a 47-second video showing the rapid response to the attack that killed four worshippers and injured eight at a Michigan Latter-day Saint church.
- On Sunday, a gunman attacked The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, killing four worshippers and police killed the gunman after demanding he drop his weapon.
- Before the attack, Sanford had a confrontational encounter at another local church and visited The River Church, Goodrich location seeking his child's baptism, church leaders said.
- Neighbors reported hearing early gunfire and investigators said the episode lasted less than four minutes with at least eight shots fired at Sanford.
- Organizers said a fundraiser for the shooter's family raised over $300,000, with a separate effort reaching $285,000, and widows of victims received exceeded goals.
- Authorities are conducting further sweeps of the surrounding Goodrich area, reviewing church security, as local law enforcement and investigators continue the probe.
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