Five people were killed and the suspected gunman has also died after a shooting spree in Michigan. On Friday, Michigan State Police responded to a home in Missaukee County, about 169 miles (272 kilometers) northwest of Detroit, following initial reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers found three people dead and another wounded. The injured person was taken to the hospital.
Suspect identified and found dead
Police said the suspect, Chad Hickman, 39, fled before officers arrived. As police searched for him, they found a fourth person dead at another home, according to officials. Law enforcement later found Hickman's vehicle in a wooded area, which led them to his body and the body of another individual.
Investigation ongoing
Police originally said they were investigating a shooting but have not released information on how each person died. The names and ages of the people killed are not being released until their families have been notified, according to police.
MSP Public Information Officer Lt. Ashley Miller said: "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. And we're going to conduct a thorough investigation and we want to make sure to keep our community members up to date on our current situation and what we're discovering throughout this process."
Police are investigating the shooting and have asked the public to avoid the area.
