Grand Blanc Township Church Attack Diversion Tactics
Newly released incident reporting and 911 audio indicate Thomas Jacob Sanford used a deliberate pre-attack “shaping” tactic ahead of the Sept. 28 mass-casualty assault at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township.
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Jan 21, 2026
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