Grand Blanc Twp. attacker had tense encounter at The River Church before deadly shooting

GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WXYZ) — Before Thomas Sanford killed four worshippers and injured several others at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township on Sunday, he had a confrontational encounter with staff at another local church that left some members shaken. attacker had tense encounter at The River Church before deadly shooting"We have a policy. A week later, authorities say he launched the deadly attack on the LDS church in Grand Blanc Township. Previous coverage: Church leaders reflect on deadly attack in Grand Blanc Township, community supportChurch leaders reflect on deadly Grand Blanc attackThe River Church is now cooperating with investigators, who have swept the Goodrich building as part of their investigation. Heartbroken for the LDS community, heartbroken for the Grand Blanc community, heartbroken for the state of Michigan to have another shooting," Combs said.