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One year after gunman attacked CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, a volunteer hero reflects
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Faraz Javed , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and Trombley's reflections are available from WXYZ Channel 7, including a video report by Faraz Javed.
A volunteer is reflecting on his actions one year after a gunman attacked CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne. The church was the scene of a shooting, where ordinary people made extraordinary choices to stop the gunman. One of the individuals who helped stop the gunman is Jay Trombley, a truck driver by profession.
Trombley's actions, along with others, prevented further harm at the church. Further details about the incident and Trombley's reflections are available from WXYZ Channel 7, including a video report by Faraz Javed.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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