Investigators search for motive in deadly Michigan church attack

By Sarah Cwiek,

A Martínez

Published September 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM HST

Investigators in Michigan are searching for the motive behind an attack at a Mormon church Sunday that left four people dead and several injured.

Sarah Cwiek

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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