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An armed gunman was shot dead by security staff after opening fire at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, on Sunday (June 22). The incident occurred during a morning service attended by about 150 worshippers. According to Wayne Police Chief Ryan Strong, the gunman, a 31-year-old white male with no known connection to the church, drove recklessly before exiting his vehicle wearing a tactical vest and carrying both a rifle and a handgun.
As the suspect, identified as 31-year-old Brian Browning, approached the church, he began firing, injuring one person in the leg. A quick-thinking parishioner struck Browning with a vehicle, allowing security staff to intervene and fatally shoot him. Chief Strong praised the actions of the church's staff, stating that they "undoubtedly saved many lives and prevented a large-scale mass shooting."
The injured individual was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and no other injuries were reported. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but it appears the gunman was experiencing a mental health crisis. The FBI is assisting local authorities in the ongoing investigation.