Reuters World News Michigan shooting, Portland, Kyiv and Moldova’s election result
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Sep 29, 2025 A tragic mass shooting in Michigan leaves four dead after an attack on a Mormon church. The Pentagon is caught off guard by a surprise deployment of National Guard troops to Portland. Kyiv faces one of its fiercest assaults since the war began, overwhelming residents and emergency services. Meanwhile, Moldova's pro-EU party secures a significant election victory, maintaining momentum for its European aspirations.
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Fatal Attack On Michigan Church
- A man drove into a Mormon church, opened fire, then set the building ablaze, killing four people.
- Police identified the gunman as 40-year-old former Marine Thomas Sanford who was shot dead in the parking lot.
Surprise Call-Up To Portland
- The Pentagon was surprised by the National Guard call-up to Portland and had not planned for it specifically.
- Only about 200 troops were sent to Portland, far fewer than deployments to other cities like Washington or Los Angeles.
Politics And Troop Deployments
- Troop deployments correlate with city political leadership, prompting claims of politicized federal action.
- Critics argue the move targets Democrat-run cities rather than responding purely to crime trends.