Six dead, including suspect, after Missaukee County shooting
Six people, including the alleged shooter, were killed and one person remains critically injured following a shooting investigation in Missaukee County, Michigan.
Michigan State Police said a shooting in Missaukee County resulted in six fatalities, including the suspect, and left one person in critical condition. Troopers responded to a 911 call at a residence on LaChance Road around 11:40 a.m., where they found three victims dead and another critically injured. Subsequent searches uncovered a fourth deceased individual near Whitlock Lake and a fifth inside a separate home. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Chad Hickman, was also found dead.
"Not only is this difficult for our investigators and our troopers, but it's very hard for this community. You know, this type of loss is tragic," said Michigan State Police Public Information Officer Lt. Ashley Miller. "We will conduct a thorough investigation and keep community members updated on the situation."
Lt. Miller added that there is no ongoing threat to the public, and police continue to patrol the area while responding to other calls.