Five killed in Michigan shooting, suspect found dead, police say

ByREUTERSAUGUST 15, 2026 04:29A man suspected of shooting and killing five people in northern Michigan on Friday was found dead after a manhunt, Michigan State Police said in a statement on social media.One victim remained hospitalized in critical condition, the police said.Troopers were dispatched around 11:40 a.m. local time (6:40 p.m. Israel time) to a home in Missaukee County, Michigan, after a report of a shooting. Officers found three people dead and a fourth person wounded, the state police said.The suspect, identified by police as 39-year-old Chad Hickman, fled the scene before troopers arrived, prompting a manhunt. During the search for the suspect, investigators discovered another deceased victim at a second residence.Troopers later located Hickman's vehicle near a wooded area close to Whitlock Lake, where they found Hickman and another person dead, police said.Law enforcement respond near Temple Israel following reports of an active shooter on March 12, 2026 in West Bloomfield, Michigan; Illustrative. (credit: Emily Elconin/Getty Images)Police lieutenant: 'Heartbreaking' situation, challenge for investigators"This situation is heartbreaking for the community and challenging for the investigators involved," said Lieutenant Ashley Miller, cited in the police statement.Police did not release the names, ages, or genders of the victims, saying next-of-kin notifications were underway.Follow us on Google