US EditionPolice: Suspect shot and killed by a security guard after a shooting at a church in Michigan
WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN, JUN 23 – About 150 worshippers were inside when a parishioner struck the gunman with a pickup truck, allowing security staff to fatally shoot him and prevent further injuries, police said.
- On the morning of Sunday, June 22, 2025, a shooting occurred during a service at a church in Wayne, Michigan, resulting in one person being injured and the gunman being fatally shot by a security guard.
- The incident started around 11:15 a.m. when the suspect allegedly rammed his vehicle into the church and opened fire during a service with approximately 150 attendees.
- A security guard shot and killed the gunman, with a church member running over the shooter first, which gave the guard time to act; the guard was also shot in the leg.
- Wayne Police confirmed the suspect’s death via Facebook, urged residents to avoid the Glenwood Road area, and said officers continue investigating while the extent of injuries remains unknown.
- This violent event led authorities to maintain a police presence near the church and highlighted security risks during large gatherings in Wayne, a city outside Detroit.
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