Active shooter with multiple victims at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.

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A massive fire broke out at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday, even as officials rushed to respond to an active shooter situation with multiple victims inside.

Authorities are dealing with the dual emergencies and have not yet confirmed the number of casualties or the cause of the blaze.

Reports have claimed that the building is on fire and the roof is beginning to collapse. Video from the scene shows plumes of smoke emerging from the church as law enforcement and emergency crews worked to secure the area.

This comes a day after Russell M. Nelson, the oldest president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away at 101 in Salt Lake City on Saturday night. Church spokesperson Candice Madsen said in a statement that Nelson died at his home in Salt Lake City. He was the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and spent four decades in the highest levels of church leadership.

His tenure included significant changes, such as a shift away from the terms “Mormon” and “LDS” and a more welcoming stance towards LGBTQ+ individuals, despite maintaining traditional views on marriage. He also faced scrutiny over the church’s handling of sexual abuse reports.

Police have not yet released details on the suspected shooter.