Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET 09/28/2025 Newscast

Date: September 29, 2025
Host: Daria Albinger, with reporting from Garrett Tenney, Madison Scarpino, Claudia Cowan, Steve Harrigan, and others

Episode Overview

This update from Fox News covers major breaking news and developments in the US and abroad, with a focus on two mass shootings in Michigan and North Carolina, a major legal case following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and escalating tensions between Russia and NATO due to repeated airspace violations. The episode features eyewitness reports, law enforcement updates, and analysis from correspondents stationed across the US and overseas.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Two Mass Shootings in Less than 24 Hours

A. Grand Banks, Michigan Church Shooting

• Incident:
  • Occurred during morning worship services at a Mormon church in Grand Banks, MI.
  • Suspect identified as Thomas Sanford, who set fire to the building and fired rounds at individuals inside.
• Eyewitness Account:
  • “The congregation had just finished taking the sacrament when there was an enormous crash and a boom from the wall right behind the pulpit.” – [Garrett Tenney, 00:30]
  • "Some members thought a bomb had gone off and started to run out the back." – [Garrett Tenney, 00:41]
• Casualties:
  • Two dead, including the suspect Thomas Sanford.
• Notable Quote:
  • “[The crash was so powerful, you could see the wall... buckling inwards.]” – [Garrett Tenney, 00:35]

B. North Carolina Waterfront Bar Shooting

• Incident:
  • Gunman, identified as 40-year-old Nigel Edge, fired into a crowd from a boat at the American Fish Company restaurant.
• Witness Story:
  • “People were just out enjoying their Saturday night... when all of the sudden a man in a boat allegedly starts shooting into the crowd.” – [Madison Scarpino, 01:10]
• Casualties:
  • Three people killed, five injured.
• Aftermath:
  • Edge arrested, held without bond, facing charges including first degree murder.
  • Possible additional charges pending.

2. Legal Update: Murder of Charlie Kirk

• Defendant: Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
• Court Proceedings:
  • Took two weeks to find a qualified defense attorney; Katherine Nestor appointed as defense, former federal public defender.
• Quote:
  • “She'll be going up against chief prosecutor Chad Grunander tomorrow. The judge is expected to schedule future court dates and possibly a preliminary hearing.” – [Unnamed Reporter, 02:46]
• Cost:
  • Legal proceedings could exceed one million dollars, paid by Utah taxpayers as Robinson cannot afford counsel.
• Coverage:
  • “Utah county commissioners have tapped Katherine Nestor, a seasoned trial attorney.” – [Unnamed Reporter, 02:42]

3. Russia-NATO Tensions Escalate

• Recent Developments:
  • Multiple Russian drones and fighter jets have violated NATO airspace (Poland, Romania, Estonia, near Alaska).
• Risks:
  • Escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict into broader NATO involvement.
• Key Exchange:
  • “The spark could happen if a Russian military jet is shot down over NATO territory. President Trump warned it was possible.” – [Steve Harrigan/Jimmy Phela, 03:33]
  • Q: “Mr. President, do you think that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace?”
    A: “Yes, I do.” – [Madison Scarpino & Jimmy Phela, 03:41–03:47]
• Russian Response:
  • Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov: “Any aggression against Russia will be met by a, quote, decisive response.” – [Jimmy Phela, 03:50]
• NATO Response:
  • NATO jets scrambled, intercepts detailed, and European defense ministers agreeing to develop a "drone wall" along Russian borders.

4. Notable Events & Other News

• Tunnel to Towers Run:
  • “About 30,000 runners turned out for New York's Tunnel to Towers run today.” – [Daria Albinger, 01:46]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “There have been two mass shootings in less than 24 hours.” – Daria Albinger [00:02]
• “A man who says he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints tells me the congregation had just finished taking the sacrament when there was an enormous crash and a boom from the wall right behind the pulpit.” – Garrett Tenney [00:30]
• “The congregation thought a bomb had gone off and they started to run out the back.” – Garrett Tenney [00:41]
• “People were just out enjoying their Saturday night... when all of the sudden a man in a boat allegedly starts shooting into the crowd.” – Madison Scarpino [01:10]
• “President Trump warned it was possible.” – Steve Harrigan/Jimmy Phela [03:33]
• “Yes, I do.” – President Trump, responding to whether NATO should shoot down intruding Russian jets [03:47]
• “Any aggression against Russia will be met by a, quote, decisive response.” – Sergei Lavrov, as summarized by Jimmy Phela [03:50]

Important Timestamps

• 00:02: Opening headline: double mass shootings
• 00:23–00:41: Eyewitness recounts Michigan church shooting
• 01:10: North Carolina bar shooting details
• 02:31: Legal update on Charlie Kirk murder
• 03:17: Russian airspace incursions; NATO responses
• 03:41–03:50: President Trump and Sergei Lavrov’s remarks on NATO/Russia escalation
• 04:17: European defense ministers to build “drone wall” against Russia

This episode delivers urgent updates on national violence, a high-profile murder case, and growing international security concerns, all presented with the signature urgency and directness expected of Fox News Radio.