Six Dead in Northern Michigan Shooting Spree Across Three Locations
Six people, including the suspect, died in a shooting incident that occurred at three separate locations in northern Michigan on Friday. Michigan State Police responded to a report of a person shot at a home in Lake Township, where three…
Detroit, MI, August 14, 2026 —
A series of shootings across northern Michigan on Friday resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including the suspected perpetrator. The incidents unfolded at three distinct locations, prompting a response from the Michigan State Police.
The first scene was a residence in Lake Township, where authorities discovered three deceased individuals and one person suffering from critical injuries. Following this discovery, the suspect, identified as 39-year-old Chad Hickman, reportedly fled the area.
During an subsequent search operation, law enforcement located a fourth deceased individual in Missaukee County. The investigation continued, leading officers to a wooded area near Whitlock Lake in Caldwell Township.
In the wooded area, both the suspect, Chad Hickman, and another unidentified individual were found dead. The total death toll from the incidents across the three locations stands at six.
Further details regarding the sequence of events, the relationships between the victims, and the motive behind the shootings have not been immediately released. The Michigan State Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
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