A Michigan church shooter killed four, injured eight, and died by police; the victim’s daughter forgave him, citing his pain.

Lisa Louis, 45, said she instantly forgave the gunman who killed her father and three others in a September 30, 2025, attack at a Michigan church, describing a moment when she locked eyes with shooter Thomas “Jake” Sanford, 40, and saw his pain and sense of being lost. Sanford, who rammed his truck into the church, opened fire, set the building ablaze, and was killed by police. Louis, who survived, shared her forgiveness in a handwritten Facebook statement, urging the public to reject hate and recognize that ending hate requires collective effort. Authorities believe Sanford harbored resentment toward the church, possibly due to past experiences in Utah. Eight people were injured in the attack.