By Rounak Bagchi

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A man rammed his vehicle into a church in Michigan on Sunday before opening fire on the congregation, killing at least two people and wounding at least eight others, authorities said. Officials believe the suspect also set fire to the church before dying in an exchange of gunfire with responding officers. Hours later, US President Donald Trump described the incident as “another deliberate attack on Christians” and said the FBI would lead the federal investigation while assisting state and local authorities. The deadly attack in Michigan is the latest in a series of violent incidents targeting religious institutions across the United States. Catholic Church in Minnesota Two children were killed when gunfire erupted during a back-to-school Mass at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis on August 27. An assailant fired through the church’s windows, killing an 8-year-old and a 10-year-old, and injuring 19 others, including 16 children. Also Read: Who Was Thomas Jacob Sanford, Suspect Accused of Mass Shooting at Michigan Grand Blanc Church? The church operates a school serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. Authorities said the attacker, a former student, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Baptist Church in Kentucky Two women were fatally shot and two others wounded on July 13 on the grounds of the Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. Police said the gunman had earlier shot a state trooper during a traffic stop near Lexington’s airport before carjacking another vehicle and driving 16 miles to the church, where he opened fire. The suspect was killed by officers at the scene. Authorities believe he may have had a personal connection to individuals at the church. Bible School in Michigan On June 22, a man wearing a tactical vest and carrying an AR-15-style rifle and a semiautomatic handgun opened fire inside a church in Wayne, Michigan, about 25 miles west of Detroit. The building was filled with children attending Vacation Bible School. One church employee was injured before members of the church’s security team fatally shot the gunman. Police said the attacker’s mother was a member of the church, and he had attended services there several times in the past year. Investigators said the motive remains unclear but noted the man may have been experiencing a mental health crisis. Christian School in Wisconsin In December 2024, a 15-year-old student opened fire at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killing a 14-year-old student and a teacher. Six others, including a teacher and five students, were wounded before the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. The attack took place during the final week of classes before the Christmas break. Religious School in Tennessee Three students and three staff members were killed in March 2023 when a gunman opened fire at the Covenant School, a private Christian institution in Nashville. The victims included three 9-year-old students. Police identified the attacker as a former student who had planned the assault for several months. Investigators said the suspect fired 152 rounds during the attack, starting by shooting through the school’s glass doors to gain entry. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.