India, Sept. 29 -- Thomas Jacob Sanford was identified as the gunman who opened fire inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, on Sunday. The 40-year-old then apparently set the building on fire, killing at least two people and injuring several others. Police shot him after a short pursuit, officials confirmed.

Police Chief William Renye told reporters that investigators believe Sanford 'deliberately' set the building on fire. Videos on social media showed a massive plume of smoke coming out of the church. The blaze was eventually put out.

- Thomas Sanford was 40 years old. He was from neighboring Burton. Authorities on Sunday searched the suspect's residence before revealing his identity.

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