A series of killings in northern Michigan has left five people dead, with the suspect also found deceased, according to law enforcement officials. The incidents occurred on Friday at two homes and a wooded area in Missaukee County, approximately 169 miles northwest of Detroit.
Michigan State Police initially responded to a report of a shooting at a home, where they discovered three people dead and another person wounded. The injured individual was transported to a hospital for treatment. The suspect, identified as 39-year-old Chad Hickman, fled the scene before police arrived, prompting a search operation.
As authorities searched for Hickman, they found a fourth person dead at another home. The search eventually led them to Hickman’s vehicle in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake, where they discovered his body and another deceased person. Police have not released information on the cause of death for each individual or whether they had any relation to one another.
The investigation is ongoing, with police urging the public to avoid the area. Lt. Ashley Miller expressed the difficulty of the situation for investigators, troopers, and the community, stating that the loss is tragic and that a thorough investigation will be conducted to keep the community informed.
The names and ages of the people killed have not been released, pending notification of their families. The incident is still developing, with further updates expected as more information becomes available.
The Michigan State Police are continuing to investigate the incident, and the public is advised to follow official updates for the latest information.
