- Six people are dead, including the suspect, Chad Hickman, following a series of shootings in rural Michigan, according to police.
- The first shooting occurred at a home in Missaukee County, where three victims were found dead and another was in critical condition, as reported by Michigan State Police.
- Suspect Chad Hickman, 39, fled the scene before police arrived, prompting a manhunt.
- During the search, a fourth victim was discovered dead at another home.
- Police issued a warning to the public that Hickman was armed and dangerous, advising community members not to approach him.
- Hickman's vehicle was located in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake, where he and another individual were found dead.
- The total death toll from the shootings has reached six, including the suspect, with one person reported in critical condition.
- Court records indicate that Hickman was in the process of a divorce and had a prior criminal record.
- He had been sentenced to more than a year in county jail after pleading guilty to two misdemeanors in 2024.
- The charges against him included contributing to the delinquency of a child and child abuse in the fourth degree, stemming from a 2010 offense.
Five people were killed in a shooting incident in Missaukee County, Michigan, with the suspected gunman, Chad Hickman, also found dead. The police responded to reports of gunfire just before noon, discovering three victims at one home and another deceased at a second location.23
Hickman, 39, fled the scene, prompting a manhunt. Law enforcement tracked his vehicle to a wooded area near Whitlock Lake, where both he and another individual were found deceased. One person remains in critical condition at a local hospital.6
Authorities had warned the public that Hickman was armed and dangerous, urging community members not to approach him. Lt. Ashley Miller of the Michigan State Police described the situation as “heartbreaking for the community” and emphasized the commitment to a thorough investigation. The names and ages of the deceased have not been released pending family notifications.
Court records indicate Hickman was undergoing a divorce and had a prior criminal record, including charges related to child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a child. Investigators have not disclosed the relationships between the victims or the circumstances surrounding their deaths, as the investigation continues.10
“The victims' names and ages are withheld pending family notification, and police have not disclosed how each died or if they were related. Court records show Hickman was in the midst of a divorce and had a 2024 guilty plea for child endangerment charges.”
The Guardian
