Police ID Wayne Church Gunman As A Local Who Attended Services With His Mom

WAYNE, MI — Police have identified a man who they said tried to carry out a mass shooting Sunday at a Wayne church, according to authorities and reports.

The gunman was identified as Brian Anthony Browning, 31, from Romulus. Police do not have a motive for the shooting, though they believe he may have been suffering from a mental health crisis.

Police also said Browning's mother is a member of the church, and that he attended two or three services over the past year, the Detroit News reported.

Police said Browning had no criminal history.

The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. Sunday outside the CrossPointe Community Church, according to police.

Police said Browning exited his car wearing a tactical vest and armed with a long gun and a handgun, as he approached the church and opened fire. Several staff members approached the gunman and a parishioner hit him with their vehicle as the gunman fired at the vehicle repeatedly, police said.

At least two staffers shot and killed the gunman, police said.

A security guard was shot once in the leg by the gunman and taken to a nearby hosptial where he was awaiting surgery, police said.

"We are greatful for heroic actions of the church's staff members, who undoubtedly saved many lives and prevented a large-scale mass shooting," Wayne police Chief Ryan Strong said at a news conference.

Police said there were roughly 150 people inside the church at the time of the incident. The church's website says it hosts a worship service on Sundays at 10:45 a.m.

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said in a social media post that bureau "leadership and support teams" were at the scene and helping with the investigation.

Police were still investigating the incident.