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Michigan Mass Shooting Kills Six After Suspect Found Dead

8/15/2026

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Chad Hickman Killed

A mass shooting in Michigan on Aug. 14 killed six people, including suspect Chad Hickman.
State troopers arrived at about 11:40 a.m. on South LaChance Road and found three dead and a critically injured victim.
Investigators later found Hickman’s car near Whitlock Lake.
Officers later discovered Hickman dead in woods near Whitlock Lake with an additional victim, bringing the death toll to six.

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Whitmer Offers Condolences

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and State Rep. Ken Borton (R-Gaylord) offered condolences and urged prayers for victims and six families.
Police closed South LaChance Road between West Rosted and West Jennings Roads and barred a nearby convenience store.
Aviation, canine units and an Emergency Support Team were mobilized for the search.
Authorities posted X warnings that the suspect was armed and dangerous, then said there was no further public threat.

History

Historical Context

The April 20, 1999 Columbine massacre in Littleton, Colorado, killed 13 students and a teacher, prompting new school-security rules and a national gun-control debate that persisted through the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban. FBI data show 1,200 school-related shootings from 1999-2018, a 71 % rise, framing the August 14, 2024 Michigan State Police shooting and renewed calls for stricter checks.

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Chad Hickman Killed

A mass shooting in Michigan on Aug. 14 killed six people, including suspect Chad Hickman.
State troopers arrived at about 11:40 a.m. on South LaChance Road and found three dead and a critically injured victim.
Investigators later found Hickman’s car near Whitlock Lake.
Officers later discovered Hickman dead in woods near Whitlock Lake with an additional victim, bringing the death toll to six.

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