State Police Investigate Shooting At Royal Oak Township Church
The case reflects a recent pattern of attacks on Michigan houses of worship.
Overview
- An unknown shooter fired multiple rounds into the front door of Gods Grace Baptist Church in Royal Oak Township, causing damage but no injuries.
- Michigan State Police are investigating and asked anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
- Pastor Dwight Mahone said church surveillance shows a vehicle pull up and a person fire at the entrance.
- Mahone said he had left about an hour earlier and returned to find state troopers surrounding the building.
- The church plans to hold Sunday services as volunteers board up the damaged door, and the incident comes as police offer safety training to congregations after other recent attacks in Michigan.