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6 dead in northern Michigan shooting, including suspect
The Detroit News • • general
Key Points:
- Six people, including the suspect Chad Hickman, died in a mass shooting in Missaukee County, northern Michigan, with multiple crime scenes spanning the rural area near Cadillac.
- Police found three victims and one critically injured person at a home on South LaChance Road; additional victims and the suspect's body were located in nearby homes and wooded areas during an extensive search.
- Hickman, 39, had a recent divorce involving domestic violence allegations and a 2024 misdemeanor conviction for child abuse and contributing to delinquency from a 2010 case.
- Authorities had warned the public that Hickman was armed and dangerous before finding his body; road closures remain in effect as the investigation continues.
- Community leaders expressed condolences and called for prayers for the victims' families and the critically injured individual, while police pledged a thorough investigation.
