One person has died and several others have been injured in a shooting at a Mormon church in Michigan, police say.
The incident took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the town of Grand Blanc at around 10.25am local time today.
Grand Blank Township Police chief, William Renye, confirmed 10 gunshot victims had been taken to hospital, including one who had died.
He said the suspected gunman, a 40-year-old man, had been "neutralised" by officers.
The incident took place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Speaking at a press conference, Mr Renye said the suspect had allegedly driven his vehicle through the doors of the church before exiting and "firing several rounds at individuals".
"10 gunshot victims have been transported to local hospitals at this time including one who has been deceased," he said.
The church was earlier said by police to be "actively on fire".
Mr Renye said the blaze had been extinguished by fire crews within the last hour, adding that officers believe "additional victims" will be found at the scene.
He confirmed there was an active service ongoing at the church at the time of the incident, with "hundreds of people" inside.
Local police chief William Renye confirmed one person had died following the incident
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Donald Trump has called for the end of the "epidemic of violence" in the US following the shooting.
He wrote to Truth Social: "The FBI was immediately at the 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 lean. 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 CONTROL MUST END, IMMEDIATELY!"
In an earlier statement, the Grand Blanc Township Police Department said: "There’s has been an active shooter at the church of Latter Day Saints on McCandlish Road.
"There are multiple victims and the shooter is down. There is NO threat to the public at this time.
"The church is actively on fire."
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed agents are on the scene.
Police said the church was 'actively on fire'
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John James, a Republican Representative for Michigan, said he was "horrified" by reports of the incident.
He said: "On this Sunday, a day meant for worship and peace, such violence is a grave evil.
"Our prayers are with the victims, their families, and the entire community.
"We must remain united in faith and resolve against this darkness."
Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, said her "heart is breaking for the Grand Blanc community".
Emergency services have been pictured at the scene of the shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan
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"Violence anywhere, especially in a place of worship, is unacceptable," she said in a statement posted to X.
"I am grateful to the first responders who took action quickly.
"We will continue to monitor this situation and hold the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Grand Blanc close."
Footage posted to social media showed smoke billowing from the church as firefighters sprayed the blaze with water, while fire trucks and emergency vehicles were parked nearby.
The shooting took place the morning after The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - informally known as the Mormons - announced the death of its present Russell M. Nelson.
Mr Nelson, aged 101, was the oldest president in the history of the Church.
Grand Blanc, a town of 7,700 people, is located about 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Detroit.