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What we know about the suspect in the Michigan Latter-day Saint church shooting

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By Jason DeRose

Published September 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM EDT

In Michigan, authorities are investigating what caused a man to crash his truck into a church, then begin shooting people inside the chapel and then lighting the building on fire.

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Jason DeRose is the Western Bureau Chief for NPR News, based at NPR West in Culver City. He edits news coverage from Member station reporters and freelancers in California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska and Hawaii. DeRose also edits coverage of religion and LGBTQ issues for the National Desk.

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