NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Monday, September 29, 2025
Oct 1, 2025
Erin Gilchrist, an NBC News reporter, shares her insights on the tragic waterfront bar shooting in North Carolina, giving a detailed field report about the suspect's troubling background. She digs into the alarming trend of mass shootings, connecting it to issues like PTSD among veterans. Gilchrist also discusses the recent Michigan church attack, where investigators suspect targeted violence, and touches on national reactions to ongoing government shutdown talks. Her analysis sheds light on both specific incidents and broader societal concerns.
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Parishioners' Heroic Escape
- Parishioners carried children and the wounded out the back as the Michigan church erupted in flames.
- Paul Kirby described seeing the gunman shoot and running back to save his wife and kids.
Attack Appears Highly Planned
- Investigators called the Michigan attack targeted and found four IEDs in the shooter's truck, though none detonated.
- The discovery suggests planning beyond a spontaneous act and raises questions about motive and preparation.
Campaign Encounter With Suspect
- A local council candidate, Chris Johns, recounted a campaign encounter where Sanford said 'Mormons are the Antichrist.'
- Johns later recognized Sanford's picture as the suspected gunman in the church attack.