The death toll from a shooting and fire at a Michigan church climbed to four by Sunday night, authorities said. Numerous others were injured.

Police Chief William Renye identified the suspect as Thomas Sanford, 40, of Burton. He said Sanford rammed his vehicle through the front doors of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township before getting out and opening fire.

Renye said officers arrived within a minute and fatally shot Sanford in the church parking lot a short time later.

Federal investigators believe Sanford used gasoline to set the church on fire. Flames and heavy smoke poured from the building for hours before crews finally brought the fire under control.

Authorities warned the number of victims could rise as investigators continue searching the ru

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