Horrific footage from a church service’s livestream showed the moment that frantic families started running for their lives when an active shooter opened fire.
CrossPointe Church in Wayne, Michigan, was hosting its Sunday morning mass when the suspect, described by police as a white man, 31, suddenly rammed his truck into the building and start shooting bullets at the terrified congregation inside.
Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or a motive and the investigation remains active.
Michigan Police department confirmed the unnamed suspect was killed at the scene by the church’s security guard. One victim was shot in the leg.
The bloodcurdling video, first published by NBC affiliate, ClickOnDetroit, showed churchgoers suddenly realize the unfolding terror and run towards the door.
Young children were seen on the stage and in the pews with their parents, before one member directed the congregation to ‘get down’ and run to the back of the building.
Chilling screams ‘come on, come on’ were heard as kids and adults fled for their lives, followed by a loud bang and shouting off-screen.
A spokesperson for the police department said multiple agencies are investigating the scene and have urged residents to stay away from the area.
The shooting occurred around 11:15 am, about a half hour after the service began. It’s unclear if anyone aside from the gunman was killed in the gunfire.
One of the church’s senior pastors Bobby Kelly Jr., told The Detroit News, that a member ran the shooter over, giving the security guard a chance to shoot them.
Kelly added that there were around 150 people in attendance for the vacation Bible school service. Many of the attendees were children.
The pastor said that when the congregation initially heard noises outside, they thought it was from construction.
The church’s official schedule had events listed from 9 am to 6 pm. CrossPointe also hosts Adult & Teen Sunday School and Kids Sunday School at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 am.
