- Five people and a suspected gunman have died after a series of shootings in the US state of Michigan.
- Police were called to reports of a shooting at a home in Missaukee County, a rural area approximately 170 miles northwest of Detroit, just before 12pm local time.
- They found three people dead and another in a critical condition, who is now being treated at a local hospital.
- Officers then launched a manhunt for suspect Chad Hickman, 39, and found a fourth person dead at another home.
- They eventually tracked Hickman's vehicle to a wooded area and found his body along with another victim.
- Governor Gretchen Whitmer confirmed she is monitoring the situation and added: "My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the Missaukee community."
- The motive has yet to be determined, and the victims will not be identified until the families have been notified.
- State Representative Ken Borton also offered his condolences to the victims, stating: "Please join me in praying for our Northern Michigan community tonight after the unspeakable acts of violence we saw unfold today."
Five people, including suspect Chad Hickman, 39, are dead following a series of shootings in Michigan's Missaukee County. The violence began just before noon when police responded to reports of a shooting at a home, discovering three victims and one critically injured.12
Authorities launched a manhunt for Hickman, warning the public he was armed and dangerous. They later found a fourth victim at another location.4
After tracking Hickman's vehicle to a wooded area, police discovered his body, concluding the manhunt. Lt. Ashley Miller of the state police described the situation as “heartbreaking for the community.”5
Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed her condolences, stating, “My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the Missaukee community.”6
The investigation continues as police seek to understand the circumstances surrounding the tragic events.
“Police tracked Hickman's vehicle to a wooded area after a manhunt in rural Missaukee County, where they found his body along with another victim. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she is monitoring the situation, while State Rep. Ken Borton urged prayers for the six families who lost a loved one.”
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