BREAKING: Armed Gunman Shot Dead After Opening Fire at Sunday Church Service UPDATE

One person was injured at a Wayne, Michigan church on Sunday morning after a suspect opened fire on the congregation mid-service.  

"The Wayne Police Department responded to an active shooter at Crosspointe Church in Wayne this morning," the department said. "Upon arrival, officers determined that a security guard for the church shot and killed the suspect. One victim was shot in the leg. Please avoid the area. Officers are still actively investigating."

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Chaotic video on social media reportedly shows congregants ducking behind their seats before running towards the back of the church.

"Everybody to the back," a woman yells. "Please, everybody, come to the back."

Beege Welborn

I can never get over the people, even when you hear the crack of the bullet, who kinda saunter on through still looking.

Beege UPDATE: No name yet, but the local news has more info on what happened. he approached the vehicle and a parishoner hit him with his ar before the church security took him down.

Oh, well done, all.

...The City of Wayne Police Department said the suspect started driving recklessly near Crosspointe Community Church around 11 a.m., drawing the attention of church staff members. Police said he then exited the vehicle wearing a tactical vest, armed with a long gun and a handgun. According to police, he approached the building and opened fire. That's when a parishioner reportedly struck the suspect with their vehicle.

Police say the suspect started firing at the vehicle, and at least two church staff then opened fire on the suspect, killing him.

...One of the security guards was shot in the leg, police say. He was taken to a nearby hospital with reportedly non-life-threatening injuries.

“We are grateful for the heroic actions of the church's staff members who undoubtedly saved many lives and prevented a large-scale mass shooting,” said Chief Ryan Strong. "Their actions prevented dozens of people from being murdered."

Police say the suspect is a 31-year-old man from Romulus who they believe was suffering from a mental health crisis.



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