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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says her "heart is breaking" for the Grand Blanc community.

In a statement, she calls violence especially in a place of worship unacceptable.

She adds that her team will monitor this situation and hold the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc close.

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One local man has just told Reuters he lives very close to where the shooting took place - and his hands "are shaking".

"I know there had been some church shootings, like, recently in the news," he says, "but the fact like - my hands are shaking - it's 10 minutes down the road from where I live, my home, that's insane."

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We’ve so far heard one briefing from the local police department. Here’s what we know ahead of the next conference at 17:00 local time (22:00 BST):

What we know:

• At least two people have been killed and several injured after a shooting and fire at a church in the US
• The incident happened at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, at around 10:25 local time
• The suspect, a 40-year-old man from a nearby city, was killed after an exchange of fire with police
• Police say the suspect “rammed the vehicle through the front door, exited, then started firing shots” using an assault rifle
• There were “hundreds of people” at a service at the church at the time
• Police say there is now “no threat to the public”
• A fire that police say was “deliberately” started by the suspect has been contained
• Officials expect to find “additional victims” when the fire is put out

What we don’t know:

• The identity of the two victims confirmed to have been killed - or the others police say were injured
• The suspect’s identity or motive - and whether he was known to police beforehand
• Police say they are also trying to identify where the fire was started and how

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Officials will hold a second news conference about today's incident in Grand Blanc Township at 17:00 local time (22:00 BST).

Genesee County Sheriff Christopher Swanson is expected to give an update, joined by the township's Police Chief Bill Renye.

Just to recap, local authorities now say at least two people were killed in the shooting, along with the suspect.

More from the police announcement just now.

Police say the second person died in a local hospital due to gunshot wounds.

Earlier, police said nine people were injured. We’re not yet sure if the second fatality is one of those injured.

If you’re trying to find family members who were in the church or nearby, you can call 248 7057 352 to reach the Red Cross, according to the police spokesperson.

He adds that from 08:00 to 20:00 local time tomorrow, staff members will be available at Grand Blanc Township Police Department to support anyone who needs it.

We've just had an update from local police saying there's been one more fatality due to gunshot.

We'll bring you more on this soon.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which was the subject of today’s attack, has issued a statement on the “tragic act of violence”.

“During Sunday worship services a gunman opened fire, and early reports indicate that multiple individuals were injured,” church spokesperson Doug Andersen says.

He adds that the church is in contact with law enforcement as the investigation continues.

Andersen thanks people for their prayers, saying: “Places of worship are meant to be sanctuaries of peacemaking, prayer and connection. We pray for peace and healing for all involved.”

The shooting and fire happened at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, a town about 60 miles (100km) northwest of Detroit.

This small township is in the state of Michigan, just a few miles south of Flint, and has got more than 39,000 residents, according to the township's website.

The website says the "township encompasses 36 square miles which surround the City of Grand Blanc", and when combined with the city, the area has a population of about 47,500.

As we've heard from FBI Director Kash Patel, federal officials are at the scene in Michigan, where they're helping local officers with their investigation.

Here's what we're seeing in Grand Blanc Township.

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US President Donald Trump says he’s been briefed on the events in Michigan, calling it a “horrendous shooting”.

In a social media post, Trump says “the suspect is dead, but there is still a lot to learn”.

He then says “this appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America”.

The president adds: “The FBI was immediately on scene, and will be leading the federal investigation, and providing full support to state and local officials.”

And he finishes: “THIS EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!”

We’ll update you as soon as we hear more from the president.

• As a reminder, officials have not yet confirmed the motive of the attack

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US President Donald Trump says he’s been briefed after at least one person died and nine others were injured in a shooting and fire at a Mormon church in Michigan, according to local police.

Officials say the suspect - a 40-year-old man - drove his vehicle into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, before “deliberately” setting the building on fire.

Police say there’s no threat to the public and the fire has been contained, after the suspect was later killed in an exchange of fire with officers.

We don’t yet know the motive for the attack on the church, but Trump has called it “yet another targeted attack on Christians” in the US.

The local Grand Blanc police force says 100 FBI agents have been deployed to help with the investigation.

We’re expecting a further update from officials later - until then, we’ll keep you up to speed with all the key details on this developing story.