Police release bodycam video, timeline of Grand Blanc Township church shooting that left 4 dead
Police released body-worn camera footage and an official timeline showing officers’ response to the deadly shooting and subsequent fire at a Grand Blanc Township church that left four people dead; authorities identified the accused shooter as Thomas Jacob Sanford and said all victims have been accounted for. Meanwhile, a GiveSendGo fundraiser organized by Dave (David) Butler has drawn thousands of donors—over 7,000 within 48 hours—and raised more than $275,000 (reports cite up to $285,000), with many contributors identifying as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints and the shooter’s family ultimately accepting the support.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Police released body-worn camera video showing officers responding to the shooting and fire at a church in Grand Blanc Township.
- Authorities published an official timeline alongside the footage to clarify the sequence of response actions taken by officers on the scene.
- A GiveSendGo fundraiser for family members of the accused shooter, Thomas Jacob Sanford, was organized by David (Dave) Butler, a Utah resident.
- The online fundraiser attracted over 7,000 contributors within 48 hours and had raised roughly $275,000–$285,000 as of Oct. 2, 2025.
- Reports differ on the fundraiser’s stated goal: one report said the original goal was $10,000, while another listing showed a $500,000 goal.
- Donor comments show many contributors identify as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; the shooter’s family was initially wary of the donations but later accepted the support.
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Police release bodycam video of deadly Michigan church attack
New information:
- Police released body-worn camera video showing officers responding to the deadly shooting and fire at the church in Grand Blanc Township.
- Authorities provided an official timeline of events leading up to the attack to accompany the footage.
- The release clarifies the sequence of response actions taken by officers on the scene (per CBS News report).
Fundraiser for family of Michigan church gunman raises more than $275,000
New information:
- An online fundraiser for the shooter’s family posted on GiveSendGo raised more than $275,000 as of Oct. 2, 2025.
- The fundraiser attracted over 7,000 contributors within 48 hours of being posted.
- Organizer identified as Dave Butler (Utah resident); original fundraising goal was $10,000.
LDS churchgoer raises money for accused Michigan shooter's family
New information:
- A GiveSendGo fundraiser organized by David Butler is raising money for family members of the accused shooter, Thomas Jacob Sanford.
- As of early Thursday the fundraiser had raised $285,000 toward a stated $500,000 goal.
- Donor comments show many contributors identify as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints; the shooter's family was initially wary but later accepted the support.