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Ex-Marine's Deadly Attack Sparks Church Security Reforms

9/30/2025

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An ex-Marine killed four and injured eight in Michigan after attacking a church, driving a pickup into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, firing, and setting it ablaze.
In Las Vegas, church leaders call for stronger security measures.
Joe Ward, executive pastor of Green Valley Baptist Church, has implemented a security plan with armed members and police presence.

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Story summary

An ex-Marine killed four and injured eight in Michigan after attacking a church, driving a pickup into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, firing, and setting it ablaze.
In Las Vegas, church leaders call for stronger security measures.
Joe Ward, executive pastor of Green Valley Baptist Church, has implemented a security plan with armed members and police presence.