Photos have emerged of the pickup truck with two large American flags that rammed into a packed Latter-day Saints church in Michigan before a gunman unleashed a deadly shooting spree Sunday.
The silver GMC vehicle belonged to 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, an Iraq War veteran from Burton, Mich., The Post has learned.
The truck that rammed into the church is seen. APSanford’s Chevy Silverado pickup truck was pictured lodged in the brick façade of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, its rear bed displaying two flags.
The silver GMC vehicle belonged to 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, an Iraq War veteran from Burton, Mich. AP
Thomas Jacob Sanford’s Chevy Silverado pickup truck flying a pair of American flags. Facebook/Jake SanfordSanford, who served in the US Marine Corps, rammed the vehicle into the building before unleashing the assault during a service that drew more than 100 parishioners.
A close-up view of the rear license plate indicates that Sanford served in Iraq.
The attack began at 10:25 a.m. as hundreds of worshippers gathered for services.
Authorities said the driver smashed through the main entrance, jumped out and opened fire on the congregation.
An image of the burning church. Facebook/Grand Blanc Residents UncensoredAt least 10 people were shot.
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Four victims have died, and at least one other was in critical condition Sunday afternoon.
An aeriel shot shows the extent of the fire. APSeveral more were hospitalized with gunshot wounds, police said.
The gunman was killed after exchanging fire with responding officers.
Sanford also set fire to the church, which resulted in it becoming engulfed in flames.
Police said they fear more victims will be found in the burned-out ruins.
