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Five Killed in Missaukee County Shooting, Suspect Dead

8/16/2026

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Chad Hickman Dead

Michigan State Police said suspect Chad Hickman, 39, was found dead after the Missaukee County shooting.
The attack killed five people and left one person critically injured.
Troopers arrived at 11:40 a.m. Friday on South LaChance Road and found three dead and a survivor.
Police later discovered a fourth body at a home near Whitlock Lake and identified the suspect’s vehicle with another victim.

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Everitt Laments

David Everitt posted that his daughter Amanda and son Eric were killed, urging to teach children compassion.
Kimberly West Moffit called Amanda a caring mother and asked people to remember her life, not her death.
Residents said they feel terrorized and traumatized, describing a shattered sense of community safety.
State Rep. Ken Borton (R-Gaylord) offered condolences, noting officials said the shooting reveals gaps in Michigan’s red-flag law must be closed.

History

Historical Context

On April 20 1999, seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 students and a teacher at Columbine High School in Colorado, sparking nationwide school-security reforms. The attack inspired more than 70 copycat shootings and prompted policies such as metal detectors and zero-tolerance rules. Michigan State Police now investigate a Missaukee County shooting that left five dead, reviving debate over red-flag laws.

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Chad Hickman Dead

Michigan State Police said suspect Chad Hickman, 39, was found dead after the Missaukee County shooting.
The attack killed five people and left one person critically injured.
Troopers arrived at 11:40 a.m. Friday on South LaChance Road and found three dead and a survivor.
Police later discovered a fourth body at a home near Whitlock Lake and identified the suspect’s vehicle with another victim.

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