Authorities identified Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, as the gunman who attacked a Michigan Mormon church on Sunday.
Sanford served as a Marine in Iraq. From Fox News:
Sanford served in the Marines from 2004 to 2008 as an organizational automotive mechanic and vehicle recovery operator, the Marine Corps told Fox News. He deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He earned several awards during his four years of service, including the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.He left with the rank of sergeant and his last duty assignment was with the 2d Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2d Marine Logistics Group at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Sources also said Sanford leaves behind a wife and son, who has congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI).
The police said Sanford is the lone suspect.
Sanford allegedly killed five, injured many others before setting fire to the church, likely using an accelerant.
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