In the wake of a fatal attack on a Grand Blanc Township church Sunday, Sept. 28, the mid-Michigan community is reeling.

The Sept. 28 mass shooting and fire at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township left at least five people dead, including the gunman, and at least eight people hospitalized, police said.

In light of the deadly incident, here is a closer look at Grand Blanc Township and the greater community.

Where is Grand Blanc Township?

Grand Blanc Township is part of the Flint metropolitan area, located about 5 miles south of Flint in mid-Michigan. It's about an hour northwest of metro Detroit and east of Lansing.

How many people live in Grand Blanc Township?

Grand Blanc Township has a population of 39,846 people, according to the 2020 Census.

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