LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 28, 2025) — Sen. John Cherry (D-Flint) issued the following statement on the tragic attack at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, where a shooter injured and killed people during a service and a related fire burned the church to the ground today. Sen. Cherry’s statement is as follows:
“I am deeply saddened by the news today of the tragic act of violence that happened here in Genesee County. My family and I extend our hearts to those injured and killed, their families and their church family, and all who endured this traumatic experience today. To terrorize people in a place of worship, where their hopes are highest and their faith strongest, is particularly sickening and has rocked our entire community.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to all of the first responders from multiple agencies and communities who rushed to the scene and continue to help those affected.
The congregation, the people of Grand Blanc, and our Genesee County community as a whole will need to heal and rebuild emotionally and physically, and I hope we can all come together to support them and one another during these trying and terrifying times.”