A devastating shooting in Missaukee County, Michigan, has left six people dead, including the suspected shooter, and another person critically injured following a violent incident Friday afternoon.
Authorities identified 39-year-old Chad Hickman of Jennings as the suspected gunman in the deadly violence reported near LaChance and Kelly roads in Missaukee County.
According to investigators, Hickman allegedly shot and killed his sister, Amanda Everitt, along with four other victims before he was later found deceased. The circumstances surrounding the deaths and the events that led to the shooting remain under investigation.
The tragedy has shaken the Missaukee County community, leaving residents, families, and loved ones grieving the loss of multiple lives in a single act of violence.
Law enforcement responded to the scene Friday afternoon as investigators worked to secure the area, gather evidence, and determine the full timeline of events. One additional victim remains in critical condition as authorities continue their investigation.
The identities of all victims and further details surrounding the incident are expected to be released as officials continue notifying families and reviewing the circumstances.
As the community struggles to process the heartbreaking violence, support and condolences are being extended to the victims’ families, friends, and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The investigation remains active as authorities work to understand what led to the deadly shooting in Missaukee County.
