Making headlines in Michigan, Wayne Police Department has identified the suspect behind the deadly Sunday church shooting at CrossPointe Community Church. The suspect, Brian Anthony Browning, 31, of Romulus, Michigan, has been confirmed dead after engaging in a deadly confrontation with the church’s security team. Police said the suspect had previously attended services at the church, two or three times a year, and had a close family connection to the congregation as his mother was a church member.
Browning was reported to be armed with a semi-automatic AR-15-style rifle, multiple fully-loaded magazines, a semi-automatic handgun, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The attack resulted in one non-life-threatening gunshot injury, which was treated at a nearby hospital by medical professionals. Police said that one of the church’s security guards had managed to neutralize the suspect, which ultimately led to the suspect’s death on the scene. The victim, suffering a gunshot wound to the leg, is said to have been successfully treated through surgery and is currently in stable condition.
The incident is being investigated by the Wayne Police Department, and while no motive has been officially disclosed, police have ruled out any direct connections to the conflict in the Middle East. They have also confirmed that an online live-stream from the church service captured real-time reactions from parishioners witnessing the shooting. The Wayne Police Department’s investigation is ongoing, and additional details about the suspect’s background and potential motives may be revealed in the coming days.
During a press conference, Wayne Police Chief Ryan Strong expressed gratitude for the quick actions of the church’s staff, whose heroic measures, according to police, saved many lives and prevented a potential large-scale mass shooting. Despite the tragedy, law enforcement has emphasized the importance of community support and vigilance in such situations, and the incident has sparked further discussions on gun control and mental health support in the area.