— BNO News (@BNONews) June 22, 2025
The gunman was reportedly on his way into the church when someone tried to stop him by ramming him with a truck. The gunman fired back at the vehicle, but he was then shot and killed by an armed guard working security at the church. Police confirmed the details and said the shooting is still under investigation.
One person inside the church was shot in the leg.
It was a terrifying moment. But it also felt like something we have seen before.
This is not a random event. It is another example of how unsafe public spaces have become in America. Schools, malls, festivals, and now places of worship—no place feels safe anymore. And many people online believe this is not just about one man with a gun. They think the rise in violence is tied to the political mood across the country.
Some pointed to Trump’s recent decisions. “Trump doesn’t know what he just started,” one user posted. Another wrote, “First the killing of BOTH MN congressional members, Trump bombs Iran, and now a church is getting attacked, WE ARE SO WINNING! LOL!!”
Trump doesn’t know what he just started 🤦♂️
— sammydabull911 (@sammydabull911) June 22, 2025
MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!! LOL! First the killing of BOTH MN congressional members, Trump bombs Iran, and now a church is getting under attacked, WE ARE SO WINNING! LOL!!
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A third person said, “Another normal day in America.”
Another normal day in america 😤
— AnnMayers🕊️ (@Mayers6891) June 22, 2025
The comment was short, but the message was clear. This kind of violence no longer shocks people. It has become expected.
Some also pointed out the location. The church is near Dearborn, which has one of the largest Arab American populations in the country. “The location isn’t accidental,” one user said. “These tensions have been simmering for years.”
A horrible day near Dearborn. The location isn’t accidental, and frankly, these tensions have been simmering for years, just waiting.
— Antonia VonRueden (@AVonrueden36716) June 22, 2025
In just one weekend, we’ve seen airstrikes overseas, mass shootings at home, and growing fear from every direction. People are angry. People are scared. And people are asking—where is this all going?
While the shooter’s motives have not been confirmed, the timing of the attack is hard to ignore. It came right after Trump ordered deadly airstrikes on Iran. It came during a moment of national tension. And it happened in a place where people were supposed to feel safe.
Now, once again, we are asking the same questions. Why is this happening? Who is responsible? And how many more times will we call it “just another day in America”?
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