​Smoke, tears and shock: Michigan Church set ablaze before shooting horror – photos show aftermath​

At least four people were reported dead and eight injured as a gunman open fired in the Mormon church in Michigan and set it ablaze. Aerial view showed the charred remains of the church. (Pic credit: AP)

Thick smoke billowed from the site and engulfed the church as rescue teams rushed in, coordinating efforts amid devastation in Michigan. Firefighters gathered around the torched site. (Pic credit: AP)

Firefighters stood guard on McCandlish Road near the site of the church shooting at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (Pic credit: AP)

The firefighter approached a pickup truck lodged in the burning Mormon church, in efforts to contain the fire, caused by using an “accelerant,” specifically gasoline, as told by the authorities. (Pic credit: AP)

People comforted and consoled the survivors present at the scene of Michigan shooting where the church was set ablaze by the gunman, leaving the community shattered. (Pic credit: AP)

Emergency responders and community members gathered outside the Mormon church as ambulances lined up to treat victims of the deadly shooting and fire. (Pic credit: AP)

People held candles with closed eyes during a vigil, as the community gathered in grief and offered prayer to honor victims of the deadly church shooting and open fire. (Pic credit: AP)