In the wake of the mass shooting and arson attack this morning at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, President Donald Trump released a forceful statement positioning the tragedy not simply as a crime, but as part of a creeping, deadly onslaught against Christians in America.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump wrote:

"I have been briefed on the horrendous shooting that took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The FBI was immediately on scene, and will be leading the Federal Investigation, and providing full support to State and Local Officials.

The suspect is dead, but there is still a lot to learn. This appears to be yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America. The Trump Administration will keep the Public posted, as we always do. In the meantime, PRAY for the victims, and their families. THIS EPIDEMIC OF VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!"

His words follow early reports that a 40-year-old man from Burton, Michigan, drove a vehicle into the church, then opened fire on congregants and set the building ablaze.

At least one worshipper has been confirmed dead and nine others wounded. Two are reportedly in critical condition, and local officials warn that further victims may be discovered in the damaged and burned structure.

At a press conference only moments ago, Grand Blanc Township Police Chief William Renye identified the suspect of the mass shooting inside the Mormon Church.

Chief Renye said the gunman, a 40-year-old male from nearby Burton, Michigan, drove his vehicle into the church and began to open fire on the parishioners inside. The shooter was shot and killed by local law enforcement, including an armed DNR agent, and was killed in the exchange of fire with officers.

The police chief has confirmed that the 10 gunshot victims were transported to local hospitals and that one of the victims has died from his injuries by the gunman.

Investigators believe the 40-year-old man from Burton acted alone, armed with an assault rifle. According to Renye, the suspect rammed his vehicle through the church's front doors before opening fire on parishioners and then "deliberately" setting the building ablaze.